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-ness
noun suffix
Definition of -NESS
: state : condition : quality : degree <goodness>
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Origin of -NESS
Middle English -nes, from Old English; akin to Old High German -nissa -ness
-NESS Defined for Kids
-ness
noun suffix \nəs\
Definition of -NESS for Kids
: state : condition <goodness> <sickness>
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