cloudiness
|cloud/i/ness|
B2
/ˈklaʊdiːnəs/
(cloud)
visible mass in the sky
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cloud' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'clud,' where 'clud' meant 'mass of rock or hill.'
Historical Evolution
'clud' transformed into the Middle English word 'cloud,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cloud.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mass of rock,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'visible mass of condensed water vapor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being cloudy or overcast.
The cloudiness of the sky suggested that rain was imminent.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39