The meaning, content, reflection in consciousness and connection with the whole totality of concepts of the objective world determine the meaning of the word. In the structure of a word, meaning acts as content, and sound becomes its material shell. One and the same word can have several meanings. Simply put, they are associated with activities such as thinking, which, in turn, creates world culture. Words are the subject of serious research by learned minds. The branch of science dealing with the vocabulary of a language is called lexicology.
Dictionary to help
The first version of the lexical meaning of the word “cool” in Ozhegov’s explanatory dictionary: “sheer” in the context with the words “precipice”, “descent” or “ladder”.
In the second option, “steep” means a sharp change in direction when considering the turn of the road. Example: a sharp turn, a sharp turn.
The third variant of the meaning of the word “cool” is “severe”, “strict”. Examples: cool character, cool measure.
In the fourth case, it is a strong impression of a person, object or music. Cool guy, cool car, cool song.
The fifth option is related to cooking. Steep can be eggs, porridge, dough and boiling water.
Where do they come from?
Words are original 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 meandering. The verb “twist” can be associated with the meaning “meandering”.
Cool person
In the historical dictionary, “cool” means decisiveness, arrogance and courage. A cool person can be someone who is not afraid to shock others. He is always ready for shocking. So can be called an independent person in everything.
The Soviet historical encyclopedia mentions Prince Krut, who ruled the Vendian state in 1066-1093. He was cool temper. Known for fighting against Christianity, which was actively promoted by the German dukes.
The “cool” jargonism reflects the historical basis of the word, where krot / kret means “strong”, “rude”, “energetic”. For Dahl, screaming / screaming is “moving”, “pushing from a place”. The ability to set in motion, apparently, characterized a person capable of much.
From the nickname Krutoy , a surname was formed. Perhaps the nickname appeared from the Ukrainian word "cool", in Russian having the translation "rogue". Only in ancient times nicknames were not given for shortcomings, but for the sake of protecting a small child from evil forces. Parents gave their beloved child a nickname, the opposite of what they really wanted. 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 reached our days. Example: Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy - composer and honored artist of Russia. He has the title of "People's Artist of Russia".