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groundedness

ground
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ground]
    • /graʊnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ground]
    • /graʊnd/

Definitions of groundedness word

  • noun groundedness the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground. 1
  • noun groundedness earth or soil: stony ground. 1
  • noun groundedness land having an indicated character: rising ground. 1
  • noun groundedness Often, grounds. a tract of land appropriated to a special use: picnic grounds; a hunting ground. 1
  • noun groundedness Often, grounds. the foundation or basis on which a belief or action rests; reason or cause: grounds for dismissal. 1
  • noun groundedness subject for discussion; topic: Sex education is forbidden ground in some school curricula. 1
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Origin of groundedness

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English grownd, grund, Old English grund; cognate with Dutch grond, German Grund; (verb) Middle English grundien, grownden “to set on a foundation, establish,” derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Groundedness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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groundedness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

groundedness usage trend in Literature

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