"circuitousness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From circuitous + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|circuitous|ness}} circuitous + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} circuitousness (uncountable)
  1. The state of being circuitous. Tags: uncountable
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