timeliness
|time/li/ness|
B2
/ˈtaɪm.li.nəs/
(timely)
right time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'timeliness' originates from the Old English word 'tīma', meaning 'time', combined with the suffix '-ly' to form 'timely', and further with '-ness' to denote the state or quality.
Historical Evolution
'timely' evolved from the Old English 'tīma' and was later combined with '-ness' to form 'timeliness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'occurring at the right time', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being timely; occurring at a suitable or opportune time.
The timeliness of the delivery was crucial for the project's success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45