level — a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlevəl/
Example Sentences
- My stress level goes through the roof every time I see my credit card bill.
- The teacher's patience level with chatty students is remarkably high.
- I need to level with you - your cooking skills are still at beginner level.
level
NOUN[/ˈlevəl/]
a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin libella, literally meaning 'small balance' or 'leveling instrument.' Ancient Romans used this tool in construction to verify horizontal alignment, and the term gradually extended to denote the abstract concept of equilibrium and evenness.
Breakdown
libella (Latin: small balance/leveling tool) → level (state of being even or balanced). The suffix -a (Latin feminine diminutive) creates the diminutive form from libra (balance/scale).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My stress level goes through the roof every time I see my credit card bill.”
“The teacher's patience level with chatty students is remarkably high.”
“I need to level with you - your cooking skills are still at beginner level.”
“The water level in the reservoir has dropped significantly this summer.”
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