"becauseness" meaning in All languages combined

See becauseness on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: because + -ness Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|because|ness}} because + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} becauseness (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy, rare) The quality of being a causal result. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-becauseness-en-noun-3QGJmkhN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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