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likeableness en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree English likeable Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English likeableness From likeable + -ness.

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually) Alternative spelling of likableness.
   alt of likableness
   • The interview is “personality” oriented. The interviewer looks for likeableness, conformity, and sincerity in candidates. 1980, Richard Fischer Olson, “Interviewing: A Model”, in Managing the Interview: A Self-Teaching Guide, New York, N.Y.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., →ISBN, part 1 (Unpacking the Interview), page 19:

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