no-interest
|no-in-ter-est|
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/noʊ ˈɪntrəst/
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/nəʊ ˈɪntrəst/
(interest)
curiosity, benefit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interest' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interesse,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'esse' meant 'to be.'
Historical Evolution
'interesse' transformed into the Old French word 'interest,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interest' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be of importance or concern,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'curiosity or attention.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that does not generate interest or curiosity.
The lecture was so dull that it was no-interest to the students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42