Babblement
/ˈbæbəlmənt/noun
Foolish, confused, or meaningless speech; babbling.
Did you know?The root of “babble” is probably expressive or imitative rather than inherited from a single ancient language, echoing the repetitive sounds of unintelligible speech.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic or expressive speech-root
Germanic
*bab-
“A reconstructed or imitative syllable associated with repetitive, childish, or unintelligible speech; the exact origin is uncertain.”
13th Century
Middle English
babelen
“To speak indistinctly, foolishly, or incoherently.”
14th Century
Middle English
babble
“To utter meaningless or childish speech; also to reveal something through careless talk.”
15th–16th Century
English
babblement
“Babbling or foolish, confused speech, formed with the noun suffix “-ment.””
Modern English
English
babblement
“Unintelligible, trivial, or incoherent talk; a relatively uncommon noun.”