Debasedness

/dɪˈbeɪstnnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being debased; the condition of being reduced in value, quality, or respectability.

Etymology

Formed from 'debased' plus the suffix '-ness,' following standard English patterns for creating abstract nouns from adjectives describing quality or state.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ness' to 'debased' creates a noun for the condition itself—English speakers can always do this, which means the language constantly generates new words based on a simple formula.

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