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calmness

/ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.89 in modern English

Syllables
calm-ness
IPA
/ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Etymology tree English calm 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 calmness From calm + -ness.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/
  • British English: /ˈkɑːmnəs/

Usage

Inflected Forms

calmnesses (plural)

Synonyms

calmness calm quietism even-mindedness inner peace presence of mind peace peace of mind peacefulness phlegm quietness tranquillity

Antonyms

disturbance anxietie anxiety nervousness agitation apprehension irritation tension

Questions

How do you pronounce calmness?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/.
What does calmness mean?
The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.
Where does calmness come from?
Etymology tree English calm 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 calmness From calm + -ness.

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