impassiveness
|im-pass-ive-ness|
C1
/ɪmˈpæsɪvnəs/
(impassive)
emotionless
Etymology
Etymology Information
'impassive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'impassivus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'passivus' meant 'capable of feeling or suffering.'
Historical Evolution
'impassivus' transformed into the French word 'impassif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'impassive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of feeling or suffering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not showing emotion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of not showing any emotion or feeling.
Her impassiveness during the trial was unsettling to many.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45