Anniversariness

/ˌæn.ə.ˈvɜr.sə.ri.nəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being an anniversary; the characteristic of occurring yearly or on a commemorative date.

Etymology

From anniversary plus -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns). From Latin 'anniversarius' with English nominalization pattern.

Kelly Says

This noun is so impractical that nobody uses it—it's like describing 'the birthdayness of your birthday,' when 'anniversary' already does the job perfectly!

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