Ness
suffix
Used at the end of adjectives to turn them into nouns, meaning the state or quality of something.
The hardness of the rock is impressive.
Often appears as...
- happiness
- kindness
suffix
Used at the end of adjectives to turn them into nouns, meaning the state or quality of something.
The hardness of the rock is impressive.
Often appears as...
- happiness
- kindness
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
The suffix 'ness' often gives a neutral or formal tone, best for academic or informative texts.
The importance of clarity in academic writing is often underestimated.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Concepts
'Ness' turns adjectives into nouns expressing abstract ideas, not physical objects.
Her happiness was evident in her wide smile.
Pro Tip 3/3Frequency of Use
Some 'ness' words are common, like 'happiness,' while others are less used and might sound odd.
His interestingness was not what made the speech memorable.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
The suffix 'ness' often gives a neutral or formal tone, best for academic or informative texts.
The importance of clarity in academic writing is often underestimated.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Concepts
'Ness' turns adjectives into nouns expressing abstract ideas, not physical objects.
Her happiness was evident in her wide smile.
Pro Tip 3/3Frequency of Use
Some 'ness' words are common, like 'happiness,' while others are less used and might sound odd.
His interestingness was not what made the speech memorable.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
The suffix 'ness' often gives a neutral or formal tone, best for academic or informative texts.
The importance of clarity in academic writing is often underestimated.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Concepts
'Ness' turns adjectives into nouns expressing abstract ideas, not physical objects.
Her happiness was evident in her wide smile.
Pro Tip 3/3Frequency of Use
Some 'ness' words are common, like 'happiness,' while others are less used and might sound odd.
His interestingness was not what made the speech memorable.
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Video examples
Amelia Earhart Part I:...
but amelia's story always felt different it's sig foot it's uh bermuda triangle it's the loch ness monster but this is real bob ballard national geographic explorer at large might be the most famous finder in the world he found the titanic he
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Expanding our definition...
the the crushing ness of the British public school system and which I'm sure you know a lot about and his parents got a letter from the administration of the school saying we would like you to come
Video examples
Amelia Earhart Part I:...
but amelia's story always felt different it's sig foot it's uh bermuda triangle it's the loch ness monster but this is real bob ballard national geographic explorer at large might be the most famous finder in the world he found the titanic he
Video examples
Expanding our definition...
the the crushing ness of the British public school system and which I'm sure you know a lot about and his parents got a letter from the administration of the school saying we would like you to come
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Quote examples
Carter G. Woodson
American Historian
The different ness of races, moreover, is no evidence of superiority or of inferiority. This merely indicates that each race has certain gifts which the others do not possess.
Quote examples
Tan France
English Designer
I just want to say this thing about Jonathan Van Ness: I love that boy more than life itself.
Quote examples
Carter G. Woodson
American Historian
The different ness of races, moreover, is no evidence of superiority or of inferiority. This merely indicates that each race has certain gifts which the others do not possess.
Quote examples
Tan France
English Designer
I just want to say this thing about Jonathan Van Ness: I love that boy more than life itself.
Example 1 of 2
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