evidentness
|ev-i-dent-ness|
C1
/ˈɛvɪdəntnəs/
clearly seen / obviousness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evidentness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'evidens', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'videre' meant 'to see'.
Historical Evolution
'evidens' changed into Old French/Medieval forms and then Middle English 'evident'; the noun form 'evidentness' was formed in English from 'evident'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'clearly seen', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being obvious or clear'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being evident; obviousness or clearness.
The evidentness of her guilt made a trial unnecessary.
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Last updated: 2025/12/19 01:30