heinousness
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/ˈheɪnəsnəs/
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/ˈhiːnəsnəs/
(heinous)
extremely wicked
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heinous' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'haineus,' where 'haine' meant 'hatred.'
Historical Evolution
'haineus' transformed into the Middle English word 'heinous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'heinous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of hate or hatred,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shockingly evil or wicked.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being shockingly evil or wicked.
The heinousness of the crime shocked the entire community.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42