forcefulness

Questions

How do you pronounce forcefulness?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɔː(ɹ)sfəlnəs/.

What does forcefulness mean?

The characteristic or quality of being forceful

Where does forcefulness come from?

Etymology tree English forceful 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 forcefulness From forceful + -ness.

How to pronounce forcefulness

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