Definition

The quality or state of being engaging or holding attention.

Example

The interestingness of the documentary kept the audience captivated throughout.

Conversation

Did you read that article about the interestingness of different cultures?

Yeah, I found it really eye-opening and fun to read.

It made me think about how we perceive interestingness differently.

Exactly! What one person finds fascinating, another might not.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interestingness → It is formed from "interest" (from Latin "interesse", meaning to be between or to matter) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "interestingness" refers to the quality or state of being interesting or engaging.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'matters' or 'is between' ('interesse') and how that quality makes it engaging — that's what interestingness means.

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