status
|sta/tus|
B2
/ˈsteɪtəs/
social standing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'status' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'status,' where 'status' meant 'state, condition.'
Historical Evolution
'status' changed from the Latin word 'status' and eventually became the modern English word 'status.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'state or condition,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something.
She has achieved a high status in her profession.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40