Greatness
/ˈɡreɪt.nəs/noun
The quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent.
Did you know?The concept of 'greatness' has historically been tied to notions of divinity and grandeur, often linked to the gods and celestial beings in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰrē̆ǵ-
“to be heavy, great, or large.”
Old English
OE
grēat
“big, large, or coarse, often used in reference to size or importance.”
Middle English
ME
gret
“large, immense, or important; also used in a figurative sense.”
14th Century
Middle English
greatnesse
“the state or quality of being large or notable, often used in a moral or social context.”
Modern English
English
greatness
“the quality of being great, often associated with distinction, importance, or excellence.”
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