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groundedness

groundedness

6.9
A connection to the earth that safely carries away electricity
  • noun
  • /ˈɡraʊndɪdnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : conexión a tierra
  • Proper groundedness is essential to ensure safety in electrical installations.

Examples

  • A lack of groundedness can result in dangerous electric shocks.

  • The engineer verified the groundedness of the equipment before starting the repairs.

  • The groundedness of the electrical system is crucial for safety.

  • He emphasized the importance of groundedness in electrical installations.

  • The engineer verified the groundedness of the equipment before starting the repairs.

  • Proper groundedness is essential to ensure safety in electrical installations.

  • A lack of groundedness can result in dangerous electric shocks.

Antonyms

ungrounded
  • Specialized
6.8

Not connected to the earth or a ground wire

How Grounded

earthing
  • UK
4.9
groundedness
  • Specialized
6.9
ungrounded
  • Specialized
6.8

Surface Forms

groundedness singular
groundednesses plural

Morphology

groundedness = grounded (transparent) = ground + ed + ness

The word 'groundedness' is transparently derived from 'grounded', indicating the state of being electrically grounded.

Etymology

The word groundedness comes from ground meaning 'earth' and the idea of being connected to it. In electricity, being 'grounded' means a safe path to the earth for electric current, so groundedness means that safe connection that helps stop shocks.