nakedness
|na/ked/ness|
B2
/ˈneɪkɪdnəs/
(naked)
exposure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nakedness' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nacodnes,' where 'nacod' meant 'bare' or 'unclothed.'
Historical Evolution
'nacodnes' transformed into the Middle English word 'nakednesse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nakedness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being unclothed,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'vulnerability or exposure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being without clothing or covering.
The artist captured the raw nakedness of the human form.
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Noun 2
the state of being exposed or vulnerable.
The nakedness of his emotions was evident in his speech.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35