Busynesses

/ˈbɪzinəsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of 'busyness'; multiple instances or types of being busy or occupied.

Etymology

Regular English plural formation of 'busyness,' adding '-es' to nouns ending in sibilant sounds. The word maintains the stress pattern of its singular form.

Kelly Says

The plural is rarely used in modern English, which is telling—we treat 'busyness' as an uncountable abstract concept, not something you can divide into separate portions.

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