waterproofness
|wa-ter-proof-ness|
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/ˈwɔːtərˌpruːfnəs/
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/ˈwɔːtəˌpruːfnəs/
(waterproof)
resistant to water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'waterproof' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'proof,' where 'proof' meant 'resistant to.'
Historical Evolution
'waterproof' changed from the Old English word 'wæter' and the Middle English word 'proof' to become the modern English word 'waterproof.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resistant to water,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being impervious to water.
The waterproofness of the jacket was tested in heavy rain.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 16:45