deftness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈdɛftnəs/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English deft Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English deftness From deft + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Skilfulness, being quick in action.
- (uncountable, usually) The characteristic of being deft.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deftnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
de Geschicklichkeit (Characteristic of deing deft)