How Do You Spell EXIGUOUSNESSES?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˈɪɡjuːəsnəsɪz] (IPA)

The word "exiguousnesses" may look complicated at first glance, but its spelling can be explained through phonetic transcription. It is pronounced [ɪɡˈzɪɡjuəsnəsɪz], with an emphasis on the second syllable. The root word "exiguous" means scarce or scanty, and the addition of the suffix "-ness" turns it into a noun representing the state of being exiguous. The plural suffix "-es" is added to create the word "exiguousnesses". Although it may be a mouthful to say, this word accurately conveys the concept of extreme scarcity or meagerness.

Common Misspellings for EXIGUOUSNESSES

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• exiguous nesses
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• exiguousne sses
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Etymology of EXIGUOUSNESSES

The word "exiguousnesses" seems to be a derivative of the adjective "exiguous". The etymology of "exiguous" can be traced back to the Latin word "exiguus", meaning "small" or "slight". It is derived from the verb "exigere", which means "to drive out" or "to demand". Over time, "exiguus" evolved into Old French as "exigue", which then entered Middle English and transformed into "exiguous".

The "-ness" suffix is added to "exiguous" to create the noun form, "exiguousnesses", which suggests the state or quality of being "exiguous" or having a small or scanty nature.