Futureness

/ˈfjuːtʃərnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being future, futural, or related to the future; future character or nature.

Etymology

From future + -ness suffix (Old English origin), creating an abstract noun expressing the state of being future.

Kelly Says

Abstract nouns like 'futureness' are rare in English because we prefer to say 'the quality of being future' instead, but in philosophy and literary criticism, abstract nouns like this pack more punch and suggest deeper contemplation.

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