groundwise
|ground-wise|
C1
/ˈɡraʊndˌwaɪz/
related to the ground
Etymology
Etymology Information
'groundwise' originates from the combination of 'ground' and the suffix '-wise', where 'ground' refers to the earth's surface and '-wise' indicates a manner or direction.
Historical Evolution
'groundwise' evolved from the Old English word 'grund' meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation', combined with the suffix '-wise' from Old English '-wisan', meaning 'manner' or 'way'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in the manner of the ground', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in relation to the ground or surface level'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in relation to the ground or surface level.
The measurements were taken groundwise to ensure accuracy.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 03:32