Meaning, content, reflection in consciousness and connection with the totality of the concepts of the objective world determine the meaning of the word. In the structure of the word, the meaning acts as the content, and the sound becomes its material shell. The same word can have multiple meanings. Simply put, they are associated with activities such as thinking, which, in turn, creates world culture. Words are the object of serious study of scientific minds. The branch of science dealing with the vocabulary of a language is called lexicology.
Dictionary to help
The first variant of the lexical meaning of the word "steep" in Ozhegov's explanatory dictionary: "sheer" in the context with the words "cliff", "descent" or "stairs".
In the second option, "steep" means a sharp change in direction, if we consider the turn of the road. Example: sharp turn, steepturn.
The third variant of the meaning of the word "cool" is "severe", "strict". Examples: cool character, cool measure.
In the fourth case, this is a strong impression of a person, object or music. Cool guy, cool car, cool song.
The fifth option is related to food preparation. Eggs, porridge, dough and boiling water can be cool.
Where do they come from?
Words are native and borrowed. Each of them has its own story. Sometimes the pronunciation and lexical meaning change beyond recognition, and it becomes difficult to find the origins.
Krylov's Etymological Dictionary indicates that "steep" is akin to the Lithuanian word krantas, which means "steep coast". At first it meant "sheer" or "winding". The verb "to twist" can be related to the meaning "tortuous".
Cool person
In the historical dictionary, "cool" means decisiveness, impudence and courage. A cool person can be a person who is not afraid to shock others. He is always ready to shock. So you can call an independent person in everything.
The Soviet Historical Encyclopedia mentions Prince Krutoy, who ruled the Vendian state in 1066-1093. He had a tough temper. Known for fighting against Christianity, which was actively promoted by the German dukes.
Jargon "cool" reflects the historical basis of the word, where krot/kretmeans "strong", "rough", "energetic". For Dahl, to creat / quarrel is to "move", "push from a place". The ability to set in motion, apparently, characterized a person capable of much.
A surname was formed from the nickname Krutoy. Perhaps the nickname came from the Ukrainian word "cool", which in Russian has the translation "rogue". Only in ancient times nicknames were given not for shortcomings, but for the sake of protecting a small child from evil forces. Parents gave their beloved child a nickname that was the opposite of what they really wanted to receive. The nickname Dodger, most likely, was given to the child when the parents wanted to raise an honest and decent person.
It was believed that one should not tempt fate by praising children and showing off their talents to everyone. The surname has come down to our days. Example: Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy is a composer and Honored Art Worker of Russia. Has the title "People's Artist of Russia".
