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-ness

-ness

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A word ending that makes a noun showing a quality or state, usually from an adjective
  • other
  • Specialized
translation icon : -idad
  • the fixity of rules, the the unchangeable Ness or immutability of rules

The realist, the real Ness, the real.

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Examples

  • We should appreciate the uniqueness and special ness of each person's talents.

  • Her kindness and generosity reflect a warm ness that draws people to her.

  • It's just the unnecessary Ness of all of this.

  • These are things that have a more special growth habit or have a more unique Ness about them.

  • I love the characters, I love the fashion, I love the storylines, I love the friend Ness of it.

  • Even we are putting a judgment on our own work and our own deserving Ness of this money.

  • I mean, perhaps it is that fleeting Ness that impregnates such moments with such beauty.

  • How big of a problem is that sort of weirdness and perceived undemocratic Ness for the party?

  • The ness of his dedication to helping others is truly inspiring.

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Etymology

-Ness is a small ending that turns an adjective into a noun showing a 'state' or 'quality'. It comes from an old English ending that meant the same thing, so adding -ness to happy gives happiness ('the state of being happy') and to dark gives darkness ('the state of being dark'), which makes it easy to remember that -ness names a condition or quality.