singleness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English single 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 singleness From single + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The property of being single.
- (countable) The result or product of being single.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| singlenesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
multiplicity · manyness (antonym(s) of)