Abstrusities

/æbˈstruːsɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of abstrusity; multiple instances of things that are abstruse, difficult to understand, or obscure.

Etymology

From abstrusity + -ies plural suffix. The word abstrusity itself comes from abstruse + -ity suffix (Latin -itas). This follows the pattern of abstract noun formation from Latin-based adjectives.

Kelly Says

Like 'abstruseness,' this word reflects how English allows multiple ways to express the same idea—you can say 'abstrusenesses,' 'abstrusities,' or 'obscurities.' Different centuries preferred different forms, showing how language evolves.

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