Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bastardness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bas-tard-ness
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The condition or quality of a bastard

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"“I've come up with a new argument regarding Man's inherent bastardness,” said Alex. He lay on the hotel bed, his hands propped behind his head."

Etymology

From bastard + -ness.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: bastard

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does bastardness mean?: The condition or quality of a bastard
Where does bastardness come from?: From bastard + -ness.

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