rebelliousness
|re/bel/li/ous/ness|
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/rɪˈbɛljəsnəs/
(rebellious)
resisting authority
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rebelliousness' originates from the Latin word 'rebellare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'bellare' meant 'to wage war.'
Historical Evolution
'rebellare' transformed into the Old French word 'rebelle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rebelliousness' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wage war again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being rebellious.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being rebellious.
Her rebelliousness was evident in her refusal to follow the rules.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 12:14