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German
Etymology
Univerbation of der + Maßen, literally "of that measure, of that degree", using a genitive construction with now largely obsolete feminine gender of Maß. Compare also einigermaßen, folgendermaßen for similar constructions. Cognate with Dutch dermate.
Pronunciation
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- Hyphenation: der‧ma‧ßen
Adverb
dermaßen
- to such an extent, so much
- Synonyms: derart, derartig
Die Kinder waren dermaßen hässlich, dass ich mich unwohl fühlte.- The children were so ugly, that I felt a little sick.
Further reading
- “dermaßen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “dermaßen” in Duden online