forbiddenness
|for-bid-den-ness|
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/fərˈbɪdənnəs/
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/fəˈbɪdənnəs/
(forbidden)
state of being prohibited
Etymology
Etymology Information
'forbidden' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'forboden', where 'for-' meant 'away, off' and 'beodan' meant 'to offer, command'.
Historical Evolution
'forboden' changed from Old English to Middle English as 'forboden' and eventually became the modern English word 'forbidden'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to command against something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not allowed or prohibited'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being forbidden.
The forbiddenness of the area made it all the more intriguing to explorers.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 03:31