levelest
|lev/el/est|
B2
/ˈlɛvəlɪst/
(level)
flatness or standard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'level' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'livelle', where 'livelle' meant 'a tool for measuring horizontal surfaces'.
Historical Evolution
'livelle' transformed into the Middle English word 'level', and eventually became the modern English word 'level'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tool for measuring horizontal surfaces', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'even or flat'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/10 14:07