"alwaysness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From always + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|always|ness}} always + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alwaysness (uncountable)
  1. The state, quality, or condition of being or lasting indefinitely or always; continuity; indefiniteness; eternity. Tags: uncountable Derived forms: non-alwaysness
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