wastefulness
|waste/ful/ness|
B2
/ˈweɪstfəlnəs/
(wasteful)
extravagant use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wastefulness' originates from the Old English word 'wēst,' where 'wēst' meant 'desolate or barren.'
Historical Evolution
'wēst' transformed into the Middle English word 'wast,' and eventually became the modern English word 'waste.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'desolate or barren,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive use of resources.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being wasteful; excessive or unnecessary use of resources.
The wastefulness of the project led to its cancellation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39