Felinity

/fəˈlɪnɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality, state, or condition of being feline; the essential characteristics associated with cats.

Etymology

From feline plus the noun suffix -ity, which creates abstract nouns from adjectives. This follows the Latin pattern feline → felinity (similar to serene → serenity).

Kelly Says

There's actual neuroscience behind felinity: cats' brains process things differently than dog brains—they're more aloof because their brains are wired for solitary hunting rather than pack behavior, and this literally changes their personalities.

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