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staleness

|stale/ness|

/ˈsteɪlnəs/

(stale)

no longer fresh

Base Form	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative
stale	staled	staled	staling	staler	stalest

Etymology

Etymology Information

'stale' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'estale,' where 'estale' meant 'standing, fixed.'

Historical Evolution

'estale' changed from Old French word 'estale' and eventually became the modern English word 'stale.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'standing or fixed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking freshness or novelty.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being stale, lacking freshness or novelty.

The staleness of the bread made it unappetizing.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45