Definition

The quality of being owed or required; something that is expected or due.

Example

The dueness of the payment was clearly stated in the contract.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new policy on dueness for payments?

Yeah, I think it's supposed to make things more organized.

Right, it seems like they want to ensure everything is paid on time, reducing dueness issues.

Exactly! It should help avoid any confusion in the future.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Duenness is derived from the word 'due' (from Old French 'deu', meaning owed or appropriate) and the suffix '-ness' (meaning the state or quality of). The word 'dueness' refers to the state of being due or owed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'due' as something that is owed or appropriate, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'dueness' refers to the state of being owed.

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