selectness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English select 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 selectness From select + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The property of being select.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| selectnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |