fatuousness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English fatuous 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 fatuousness From fatuous + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The characteristic of being fatuous.
- (uncountable, usually) Something fatuous; a stupid idea or utterance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fatuousnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
ga amadántacht (the characteristic of being fatuous) · it fatuità (the characteristic of being fatuous)