Gracileness

/ˈɡræsəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being slender, delicate, or thin in form.

Etymology

From 'gracile' plus '-ness'. Follows the standard English pattern of converting adjectives to abstract nouns describing their quality or state.

Kelly Says

The '-ness' suffix is one of the oldest in English, dating back to Old English, and remains our most productive way to turn feelings and qualities into concrete nouns.

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