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B2
/ˈmiːnɪst/
(mean)
convey intention
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mean' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gemǣne,' where 'gemǣne' meant 'common or shared.'
Historical Evolution
'gemǣne' transformed into the Middle English word 'mene,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mean.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'common or shared,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unkind or malicious.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
superlative form of 'mean', indicating the most unkind or malicious.
He was the meanest person in the neighborhood.
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Last updated: 2025/02/10 12:07