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muddiness

|mud/di/ness|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈmʌdiːnəs/

🇬🇧

/ˈmʌdɪnəs/

(muddy)

state of being muddy

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'muddy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mudi', where 'mud' meant 'wet earth'.

Historical Evolution

'mudi' transformed into the modern English word 'muddy', and eventually 'muddiness' was derived from it.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'covered with mud', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being muddy'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being muddy.

The muddiness of the river made it difficult to see the bottom.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39