clear-headedness
|clear-head-ed-ness|
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/ˈklɪrˌhɛdɪdnəs/
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/ˈklɪəˌhɛdɪdnəs/
(clear-headed)
mental clarity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clear-headedness' originates from the combination of 'clear' and 'headed,' where 'clear' meant 'free from obstruction' and 'headed' referred to the mind or intellect.
Historical Evolution
'clear-headed' evolved from the Middle English word 'cleer' and 'heved,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'clear-headed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a clear mind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being able to think clearly and sensibly.
Her clear-headedness helped her make the right decision in a crisis.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35