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newness

|new/ness|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈnuːnəs/

🇬🇧

/ˈnjuːnəs/

(new)

recently made or discovered

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
newnewernewestnewnessnewly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'newness' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'niwe,' where 'niwe' meant 'recently made or discovered.'

Historical Evolution

'niwe' transformed into the Middle English word 'newenesse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'newness'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'recently made or discovered,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being new or novel.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being new or novel.

The newness of the technology excited the investors.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45