formfulness en · NOUN
Etymology
From formful + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The quality of being formful.
Given that Turner's previous book, The Pornographer's Poem, most closely resembled a traditional novel, 8 x 10 can be read as an apology for his daring to veer so close to formfulness.
2009 September 27, Ryan Bigge, “A snapshot carousel delivers in increments”, in Toronto Star: