Criminousness

/ˈkrɪmɪnəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being criminal or wicked.

Etymology

From criminous + -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns expressing state or quality), following the standard pattern for creating noun forms from adjectives.

Kelly Says

The -ness suffix is so powerful in English that you can add it to almost any adjective to create a noun—even forgotten words like criminousness suddenly have a 'thingness.'

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