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roundedness

|round-ed-ness|

/ˈraʊndɪdnəs/

quality of being round

Etymology

Etymology Information

'roundedness' is formed in English from the adjective 'rounded' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. 'Rounded' itself comes from 'round' + '-ed'.

Historical Evolution

'round' traces back to Old English 'rund' (and related Germanic forms), becoming Middle English 'round' and later giving rise to 'rounded' and the derived noun 'roundedness'.

Meaning Changes

Originally 'round' meant 'circular' or 'having a curved outline'; this basic sense persisted and led to derivative forms meaning 'the quality of being round,' while specialized senses (e.g., lip rounding in phonetics) developed later.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being rounded; the condition of having a smooth, curved shape without sharp angles.

The roundedness of the table's edges makes it safer for a busy household.

Synonyms

roundness curvature smoothnessrotundity

Antonyms

angularity sharpness pointedness

Noun 2

in phonetics, the degree to which the lips are rounded when articulating a vowel (i.e., lip rounding).

Roundedness is a key feature distinguishing front and back rounded vowels in many languages.

Synonyms