triteness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English trite 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 triteness From trite + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being trite.
- (countable) The result or product of being trite, or an instance of being trite.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tritenesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |