nearlyness

English

Etymology

From nearly +‎ -ness.

Noun

nearlyness (uncountable)

1. Alternative spelling of nearliness
   • 2016, Dan Finn, Likely Story‎^[1]:

     “I was never that good at maths....that final crossword puzzle answer on the very tip of your tongue....tantalising you in its nearlyness,” Trandon replies.

See also

• almostness