Etymology

ruggedness

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Today it means: The state of being rugged, or degree to which something is rugged. Full definition →

First used 16th c.
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The story

From rugged + -ness.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. The state of being rugged, or degree to which something is rugged.
  • from 17th c. A rugged or irregular feature.

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