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maimedness


Meanings
  • noun

    The state or condition of being maimed or disabled, often as a result of injury or violence.


Rhymes
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bainesness , chainsness , gainesness , painsness , rainsness , strainsness
Variants
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maintain , maintainabilities , maintainability , maintainable , maintained , maintainer , maintainers , maintaining , maintains
Forms
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maimednesses, maimed, maiming, maimedly


Etymology
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Originally meant 'maimed' or 'disabled' in the sense of 'majestically disfigured'. Derived from the Old French word 'maim' meaning 'mutilated' or 'maimed'.


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  1. The word 'maimedness' comes from the Old French word 'maim' which means 'mutilated' or 'maimed'.

  2. In medieval Europe, a 'maimed' knight was one who had lost a limb or other body part in battle and was no longer able to fight in the tournament.

  3. The term 'maimed' was also used in the Middle Ages to describe a majestically disfigured person, such as a court jester or a performer in a traveling troupe.


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  1. disability: Refers to a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to function in daily life. 'Maimedness' is a specific type of disability resulting from injury or violence.

  2. injury: A physical harm or damage to the body, often resulting in 'maimedness' or disability.


Culture
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In literature, 'maimedness' has been used to describe characters who have suffered physical or emotional wounds. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of suffering and resilience. In music, it has been explored as a theme of loss and transformation.

How to Memorize "maimedness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a missing limb or other physical disability. Visualize the challenges they face and the resilience they exhibit.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

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