coldness
English
/ˈkoʊldnəs/, /ˈkəʊldnəs/
noun
Definitions
- The relative lack of heat.
- The sensation resulting from exposure to low temperatures.
- Limited enthusiasm or affection; coolness.
- (physics) The reciprocal of absolute temperature.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English coldnesse inherited from Old English cealdness suffix from English cold (adjective).
Origin
English
cold
Gloss
adjective
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- Coldspring English
- anticold English
- cold English
- cold allergy English
- cold sore English
- cold urticaria English
- cold weld English
- cold welding English
- cold-drawn English
- cold-sensitive English
- coldcock English
- colden English
- coldhouse English
- coldie English
- coldish English
- coldlike English
- coldly English
- coldproof English
- coldsleep English
- coldsome English
- coldward English
- coldwater English
- coldwave English
- coldwork English
- ice-cold English
- noncold English
- overcold English
- supercold English
- ultracold English
- cealdness Old English
- cold Middle English
- coldnesse Middle English
- kolda Ido
- koldik Volapük
- kol Tok Pisin
- kolpela Tok Pisin
- kolwin Tok Pisin
- cole Chinook Jargon