newsworthy
|news-wor-thy|
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🇺🇸
/ˈnjuːzˌwɜːrði/
🇬🇧
/ˈnjuːzˌwɜːði/
worthy of news
Etymology
Etymology Information
'newsworthy' originates from the combination of 'news' and the suffix '-worthy', where 'news' refers to newly received or noteworthy information, and '-worthy' means deserving of a specified thing.
Historical Evolution
'newsworthy' was formed in the early 20th century by combining 'news' with '-worthy', a common suffix in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'worthy of being reported as news', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deserving to be reported as news; interesting enough to be featured in the media.
The event was considered newsworthy by all major networks.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 10:04