nativeness
|na-tive-ness|
C1
/ˈneɪtɪvnəs/
(native)
origin by birth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nativeness' originates from the Latin word 'nativus', where 'natus' meant 'born'.
Historical Evolution
'nativus' transformed into the Old French word 'natif', and eventually became the modern English word 'native', with 'nativeness' as a derivative.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born in a particular place', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being native'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being native.
The nativeness of the plant species was evident in the local ecosystem.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 00:32