Circularness

/ˈsɜːrkjələrnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being circular in shape, form, or nature.

Etymology

From 'circular' plus '-ness,' a suffix from Old English '-nes' meaning 'state or quality of.' The '-ness' suffix is one of English's most productive noun-forming tools.

Kelly Says

While 'circularity' and 'circularness' mean nearly the same thing, 'circularity' sounds more technical and philosophical, while 'circularness' feels more physical and concrete—showing how English lets us pick different emotional flavors of meaning.

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