weanedness

noun

weaned·​ness

ˈwēnə̇dnə̇s,

-ēn(d)nə̇s

plural -es

: the quality or state of being weaned

especially : detachment from worldly things

Word History

Etymology

weaned (past participle of wean entry 1) + -ness

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