The state, quality, or characteristic of being dog-like or relating to dogs and their nature.
From Latin caninus (of or pertaining to dogs) + -ity (forming abstract nouns), following the pattern of humanity, divinity, and ferocity.
When writers describe the 'caninity' of a wolf or the 'caninity' of human behavior, they're suggesting something deeper than mere appearance—they're claiming a shared nature or instinct.
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