hookedness
|hook-ed-ness|
C2
/ˈhʊkɪdnəs/
(hooked)
state of being hooked
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hookedness' originates from the English word 'hooked', which is derived from the Old English word 'hōc', meaning 'a curved or bent object'.
Historical Evolution
'hooked' evolved from the Old English 'hōc' and eventually became the modern English word 'hooked'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'curved or bent', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a hook-like quality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being hooked.
The hookedness of the branches made it difficult to climb the tree.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 18:34