Bibulousness

/ˈbɪb.jə.ləs.nəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being bibulous; habitual drunkenness or devotion to drinking.

Etymology

From bibulous + -ness (forming abstract nouns indicating quality or state). This is the nominalized form allowing abstract discussion of the tendency toward drinking as a characteristic.

Kelly Says

English speakers created three different noun forms from 'bibulous' (bibulosity, bibulousness, and bibulosity as a variant)—showing how language loves multiple ways to discuss the same social problem depending on your tone and formality level.

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