high-level
|high-lev-el|
B2
/ˈhaɪ ˌlɛvəl/
important or complex
Etymology
Etymology Information
'high-level' originates from the combination of 'high' and 'level', where 'high' meant 'great in amount, degree, or intensity' and 'level' referred to 'a position or rank in a scale'.
Historical Evolution
'high-level' evolved from the combination of 'high' and 'level' in English, maintaining its meaning of importance or complexity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of great importance or rank', and over time it evolved to include 'complexity or abstraction' in computing contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or relating to people of high rank or great importance.
The meeting was attended by high-level officials from various countries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35