"becauseness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From 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
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