Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-ness

Noun
/ɪn.nəs/
Definition
The state or quality of being within or containing a specified aspect.
Examples
  • The in-ness of her thoughts made it difficult for her to express herself clearly.
  • In-ness is an important concept in understanding the layers of a person’s identity.
  • His novel explores the in-ness of human emotions in complex situations.
Meaning
In-ness refers to the inherent characteristic of being located inside or existing within something. It conveys a sense of internality or essential nature.
Synonyms
  • Interior
  • Inner quality
  • Inwardness
  • Internality