"demandingness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From demanding + -ness. Etymology templates: {{af|en|demanding|-ness}} demanding + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demandingness (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being demanding. Tags: uncountable
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