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concreteness

|con/crete/ness|

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/ˈkɑːŋkriːtnəs/

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/ˈkɒŋkriːtnəs/

(concrete)

solid material

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
concreteconcretesconcretesconcretesconcretedconcretedconcreting
Etymology
Etymology Information

'concreteness' originates from the Latin word 'concretus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'crescere' meant 'to grow.'

Historical Evolution

'concretus' transformed into the Old French word 'concret,' and eventually became the modern English word 'concrete' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'grown together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'specific and definite.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being specific and definite.

The concreteness of the instructions made the task easier to complete.

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Last updated: 2025/01/14 07:36