Word: austereness
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: aus
tere
ness
Definition: The state of being austere; practicing great self-denial; - William James
Morphemes:
Affix: austere
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Grim or severe in manner or appearance
Etymology Compounds: Affix: αὐστηρός
Language: grc
Decoded: austeros
Meaning: bitter, harsh
Affix: -ness
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective); the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -atjaną
Language: gem-pro
Decoded: -atjana
Meaning: -atjaną
Affix: -þuz
Language: gem-pro
Decoded: -thuz
Meaning: -þuz