Entity: ELEVEN
Eleven is a slang term used to describe a number that is off the charts of a hypothetical scale of one to ten. It can also refer to a scary girl with psychic powers, as depicted in popular culture.
ELEVEN
Etymology
The word 'eleven' derives from the Old English 'endleofan,' meaning 'one left,' as in 'one left over ten.' This literal sense is reflected in expressions like 'the eleventh hour.'
Definition
In modern usage, 'eleven' is a number that is one more than ten, but it can also be used in slang to describe something extreme or beyond the norm.
Historical Context
The term 'eleven' has been used colloquially for centuries to denote the number 11, but its slang usage has evolved to represent something extraordinary or over the top.
Cultural Significance
In popular culture, 'Eleven' is also the name of a character with psychic powers from the TV series 'Stranger Things,' adding to the term's cultural significance.
Related Concepts
- The concept of 'up to eleven' originated from the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap,' meaning to go to an extreme or unhealthy degree.
- In slang, 'eleven' can also refer to a character with supernatural abilities, as seen in Urban Dictionary.
See Also
A slang term referring to a number beyond the scale of one to ten, or a character with psychic abilities.