-osity

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Definition of -osity in English English dictionary

Forming nouns from other adjectives for humourous effect

Forming nouns, usually abstract, and usually from adjectives in -ous or -ose

Synonyms

-ness, -hood, -ship, -itas, -itude, -th, -ia, -itia, -ity, -ability, -ibility, -icity, -ous, -ose

Etymology

() Compare -ous, -ose, and -ity.