laboriousness
|la-bor-i-ous-ness|
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/ləˈbɔr.i.əsnəs/
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/ləˈbɒr.i.əsnəs/
requiring much effort
Etymology
'laboriousness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'laboriosus', where 'labor' meant 'work, toil' and the suffix '-osus' meant 'full of'.
'laboriosus' from Latin passed into Late Latin and Old French forms (e.g. 'laborieux'), then into Middle English as 'laborious', with the nominalizing suffix '-ness' added in Modern English to form 'laboriousness'.
Initially it meant 'full of toil or involving much labor,' and over time it has retained this core meaning while also acquiring senses emphasizing tedium or tedious effort.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being laborious; requiring considerable time, effort, or exertion.
The laboriousness of the restoration project meant it took months longer than expected.
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Noun 2
the tedious or wearisome character of an activity — the sense of being time-consuming and monotonous.
He complained about the laboriousness involved in filling out the lengthy forms.
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