levels
|lev-els|
B1
/ˈlɛvəlz/
(level)
flatness or standard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'level' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'livelle,' where 'livelle' meant 'a tool for measuring horizontal lines.'
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 lines,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specific height or stage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41