"capriciousness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From capricious + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|capricious|ness}} capricious + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} capriciousness (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being capricious. Tags: uncountable
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