What is the right word to express that an activity is well established? I mean, that something (e.g. a certain activity or function in a company) has been adopted and has been running for a while (e.g. some years).
It must the the opposite to the concept of a special function.
I am looking for a word that express this condition, like the word
"impressiveness" express the idea of having the ability to impress the mind.
Is there any English word (perhaps ending in "ness") suitable to express this concept?
2007-01-05 09:19:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Does the word "establishmentness" have any meaning?
And the phrase "degree of establishment"?
2007-01-05 09:21:03 · update #1
firmness, steadfastness, decisiveness, resoluteness, single-mindedness,
"this activity or function has proven its steadfastness throughout all the years the company has adopted it..."
2007-01-05 19:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the word "established" conveys that meaning in and of itself, as opposed to something which has merely just been "implemented".
Edit: "Establishmentness" is not a good English word (it's a *possible* English construction, but it would sound "off" in most English-speakers ears). However, I agree with Pepper that "steadfastness" is probably closer to what you have in mind.
"Degree of eststablishment" does have meaning in English, it's just not very commonly used.
2007-01-05 11:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by Elise K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word is establishment. It means that something has been established. e.g. a business firm.
Hope this helps you :)
2007-01-05 09:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by carolinefec 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋