talkativeness
|talk/a/tive/ness|
B2
/ˈtɔːkətɪvnəs/
(talkative)
fond of talking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'talkativeness' originates from the English word 'talkative', which is derived from 'talk', a word of Germanic origin, specifically the Old English 'tale', meaning 'speech' or 'story'.
Historical Evolution
'talkative' evolved from the Middle English word 'talken', which was influenced by the Old Norse 'tala', meaning 'to speak'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak or converse', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inclined to talk a lot'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being talkative; a tendency to talk a lot.
Her talkativeness made her popular at social gatherings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39