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calmness

noun

  1. absence of air motion
  2. peaceful mental state
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Pronunciation: /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ / /ˈkɑːmnəs/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English calm 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 calmness From calm + -ness.

  1. The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.