outwardness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /-nəs/ (US)
- /-nəs/ (UK)
- /ˈaʊtwədnɪs/ (UK)
- /ˈaʊtwɚdnɪs/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English outward 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 outwardness From outward + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The quality of being outward.
- (countable, usually) The result or product of being outward.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| outwardnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |