cheapness
/ˈtʃiːpnəs/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.20 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).
Uncountable
noun
The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).
Uncountable
noun
The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "His cheapness was legendary; he refused to use candles or lamps, not to reduce the risk of fire but rather to save a penny."
- "Her mother, in 1684, retiring with'her daughter, for cheapness, to some place in Surrey, (she does not tell us where,) became acquainted with Dr. Glisson […]"
- "Mrs. Jallatt didn't study cheapness, but somehow she generally attained it."
- "He was also interested in the cost of book production, as can be seen in his article on the cheapness of papyrus as a writing material."
- "It seems to me that whoever at the Department of Transport or the train operating companies, or both, is specifying the standard of seats these days has taken leave of their senses and opted for cheapness over comfort."
- "The cheapness of the manufacturing is insulting. [the product is poorly made]"
Etymology
Etymology tree English cheap 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 cheapness From cheap + -ness.
Regional Pronunciation
- British English: /ˈtʃiːpnəs/