Catholicalness

/kəˈθɒlɪkəlnɪs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being universal, all-embracing, or relating to Catholicism.

Etymology

From catholical + -ness suffix forming abstract nouns describing qualities. Uncommon modern usage, but follows standard English word-building patterns.

Kelly Says

The -ness suffix is one of English's most productive tools—you can take almost any adjective and turn it into an abstract noun about that quality, which is why older texts have words like this.

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