leakiness
|leak-i-ness|
B2
/ˈliːkinəs/
(leaky)
tendency to leak
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leakiness' originates from the word 'leaky,' which comes from Middle English 'leke,' meaning 'to drip or leak.'
Historical Evolution
'leke' transformed into the modern English word 'leaky,' and eventually 'leakiness' was derived from 'leaky.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drip or leak,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being leaky.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being leaky.
The leakiness of the old pipes caused water damage.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 03:33