Exceptionableness

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being exceptionable; the state of being open to exception or objection.

Etymology

From 'exceptionable' + '-ness' suffix creating an abstract noun. Built on the Latin exception root with successive English nominal suffixes.

Kelly Says

Medieval and Renaissance scholars loved stacking these suffixes—'exceptionableness' allowed them to discuss abstract qualities of objectionability without committing to specific criticisms.

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