Definition of portentousness

portentousnessnoun

sự quan trọng

/pɔːˈtentəsnəs//pɔːrˈtentəsnəs/

The word "portentousness" has its roots in Latin. "Portentous" comes from the Latin word "portentum," meaning "divine sign" or "omen." This word is derived from "portare," meaning "to carry" or "to bear," and the suffix "-entum," which forms an abstract noun. In English, "portentous" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is ominous or foreboding, often in a supernatural or prophetic sense. The adjective "portentous" has a sense of gravity and seriousness, implying that something significant or threatening is about to unfold. The more recent variant, "portentousness," is an abstract noun that refers to the quality or state of being portentous in nature.

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the fact of being important as a sign or a warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant

thực tế là quan trọng như một dấu hiệu hoặc cảnh báo về điều gì đó sẽ xảy ra trong tương lai, đặc biệt là khi đó là điều gì đó khó chịu

the fact of being very serious in a way that is intended to impress people

thực tế là rất nghiêm túc theo cách có ý định gây ấn tượng với mọi người

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