groupness
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C1
/ˈɡruːpnəs/
(group)
collection of entities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'groupness' originates from the English word 'group,' combined with the suffix '-ness,' which denotes a state or quality.
Historical Evolution
'group' changed from the Old French word 'groupe' and eventually became the modern English word 'group.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'group' meant 'a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being a group or having group characteristics.
The groupness of the team was evident in their coordinated efforts.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 11:08