Congregativeness

/ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪtɪvnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being congregative; the tendency or capacity to gather together.

Etymology

From congregative + -ness (suffix that turns adjectives into abstract nouns). The -ness suffix comes from Germanic roots and is productive in English.

Kelly Says

This noun describes a personality trait—the degree to which someone or something naturally tends to bring people together. Some spaces have high congregativeness (coffee shops), others discourage it (libraries).

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