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Definition of suddenness

suddenness

/ˈsʌd.ən.nəs/
sud · den · ness
Adverb:suddenly
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Adjective:sudden
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suddenness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of happening, coming, or being done quickly, unexpectedly, or without warning.

Example

"The suddenness of the summer storm caught the hikers completely off guard."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'sudden' and the native suffix '-ness'. The root 'sudden' comes via Anglo-French 'sodein' from Latin 'subitaneus', meaning 'happening unexpectedly', ultimately from 'subire' ('to come or go stealthily').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suddenness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suddenness
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