gregariousness
|gre-gar-i-ous-ness|
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/ɡrɪˈɡɛriəsnəs/
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/ɡrɪˈɡeəriəsnəs/
(gregarious)
sociable, flocking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gregarious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'gregarius,' where 'grex' meant 'flock' or 'herd.'
Historical Evolution
'gregarius' transformed into the English word 'gregarious,' and eventually led to the noun form 'gregariousness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'belonging to a flock or herd,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'enjoying the company of others.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of enjoying the company of others; sociability.
Her gregariousness made her the life of the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45