raspiness
|ras-pi-ness|
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/ˈræspiːnəs/
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/ˈrɑːspiːnəs/
(raspy)
rough sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'raspy' originates from the Middle English word 'raspen,' which meant 'to scrape or file.'
Historical Evolution
'raspen' transformed into the modern English word 'raspy,' and eventually led to the noun form 'raspiness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scrape or file,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a rough or harsh sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of having a rough, harsh, or grating sound.
The raspiness in his voice made it difficult to understand him.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35