Farseeingness

/ˈfɑɹˌsiːɪŋnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to see far distances or to predict and understand future consequences with clarity.

Etymology

From 'farseeing' plus the suffix '-ness,' which converts adjectives to abstract nouns. Standard English word formation pattern dating back to Old English.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ness' is one of English's most productive tools—you can basically add it to almost any adjective to create a noun representing that quality, which is why Shakespeare could invent hundreds of new words.

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