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plumpness

|plump/ness|

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/ˈplʌmpnəs/

(plump)

full and rounded

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'plump' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'plompen,' where 'plump' meant 'to fall heavily.'

Historical Evolution

'plompen' transformed into the modern English word 'plump,' and eventually led to the noun form 'plumpness.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fall heavily,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'full and rounded in form.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being full and rounded in form.

The plumpness of the fruit made it look very appetizing.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42