forwardness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈfɔːɹ.wəɹd.nəs/
Etymology
Etymology tree English forward 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 forwardness From forward + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The quality of being forward.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| forwardnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |