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What is the definition of the suffix -ness?
-ness is a native English suffix attached to adjectives and participles, forming abstract nouns denoting quality and state (and often, by extension, something exemplifying a quality or state).
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-ness is a native English suffix attached to adjectives and participles, forming abstract nouns denoting quality and state (and often, by extension, something exemplifying a quality or state).
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Weegy: he girl name Ness is pronounced as NEHS †. Ness is largely used in Scottish and English. [ Its origin is Old Greek and Latin. Ness is a Scottish pet form of the name Agnes (Dutch, English, German, and Scandinavian). Ness is also a pet form of the name Janessa (English). Ness is also an English pet form of the name Vanessa (English and German). ] User: what is the definition of the suffix ness Weegy: like in loneliness? (More)
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The suffix "-ness" is a noun-forming suffix that typically indicates a state or quality of something, such as happiness, sickness, or weakness.

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