levelly
|lev/el/ly|
B2
/ˈlɛvəli/
(level)
flatness or standard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'levelly' originates from the word 'level', which comes from Old French 'livelle', derived from Latin 'libella', a diminutive of 'libra' meaning 'balance' or 'scales'.
Historical Evolution
'level' changed from the Old French word 'livelle' and eventually became the modern English word 'level'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'balance or scales', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'even or flat'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45