slavishness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English slavish 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 slavishness From slavish + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The state or quality of being slavish.
Her slavishness came from fear, not respect—she was afraid to disappoint anyone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| slavishnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |