🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

攻撃性

Pronunciation / Transliteration: こうげきせい

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Aggressiveness/əˈɡrɛsɪv.nəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼の交渉における攻撃性は、しばしば成功した結果につながった。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being aggressive; readiness to attack or confront.

    "His aggressiveness in negotiations often led to successful outcomes."
  2. 2

    A tendency to behave in a hostile or combative manner.

    "The aggressiveness displayed during the debate surprised many observers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'aggressiveness' derives from the Latin root 'aggressus', meaning 'to attack', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century. The meaning has shifted to encompass not just physical aggression but also assertiveness in behavior and personality traits.

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