Dulcity

/ˈdʌlsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being sweet; sweetness in taste or demeanor.

Etymology

From Latin 'dulcis' (sweet) + the suffix '-ity' (state or quality). This is an alternative formation to 'dulcitude,' using a different Latin-derived suffix that's common in English abstract nouns.

Kelly Says

English had two different ways to make a noun meaning 'sweetness' from the Latin root 'dulcis'—both 'dulcity' and 'dulcitude' exist, showing how flexible language-building can be!

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