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The word 'sad' is connected to a number of very old European words. The Old English word was 'saed', which means heavy or weary. The Old German word was 'satt'. The Gothic word 'saths' Other European words have been satt, sabs and sottus. Development has passed through meanings of 'heavy, weary and tired' before meaning 'unhappy' by the 13th Century
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Who invented the word picture?
M.Harish Reddy
When was cursive handwriting invented?
The word cursive comes from the Italian word corsivo which means running. English cursive has been used since the 11th century, but the cursive that we use today started in the 1960's.
When was pointillism invented?
it was never invented :D
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How many syllables are in the word sadness?
The word sadness has two syllables. (sad-ness)
Is sadness an abstract noun?
No, the word 'sad' is not a noun, the word sad is an adjective that describes a noun; a sad day, a sad story.The noun form for the adjective sad is sadness, an abstract noun.
What is an abstract noun for the word sad?
The abstract noun form for the adjective sad is sadness.The word sadness refers to the intangible state of unhappiness or depression.
How do you spell sadness in french?
sad is 'triste' in french, so sadness is 'tristesse' :)
Is the word sad a common noun?
No, the word 'sad' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun.The noun form of the adjective 'sad' is sadness, a common noun.
What is the abstract noun for sad?
Sadness is the abstract noun form for the adjective sad.
Is sad is a common noun?
No, the word 'sad' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun.The noun form of the adjective 'sad' is sadness, a common noun.
Is sadness an adjective?
It's an adjective, not a verb. It helps modify nouns and pronouns--a sad story.
Is sadness a noun verb or an adjective?
The word 'sadness' is the noun form of the adjective 'sad'. The verb form is to sadden.
What are the prefixes and suffix for the word sad?
Some suffixes for the word "sad" include:sad + -en = sadden (meaning: to cause someone to be sad; to make unhappy)sad + -en + -ed = saddened (meaning: past tense of "sadden")sad + -ness = sadness (meaning: the feeling of being sad; sorrow)sad + -er = sadder (meaning: comparative of sad, "more sad")sad + -est = saddest (meaning: superlative of sad, "most sad")sad + -ly = sadly (meaning: in a sad manner; with sadness)There aren't many prefixes for sad:un- + sad + -en = unsadden (meaning: to relieve sadness; to cheer up)un- + sad + -en + -ed = unsaddened (meaning: past tense of "unsadden")
What is the adjective of sadness?
It is sad.
What is adjective for sadness?
sad
