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litigiousness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs.nəs/

KK: /lɪˈtɪdʒ.əs.nəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of being inclined to engage in lawsuits or legal disputes.


Example

The company's litigiousness has led to numerous court cases over the years.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how some people are so quick to sue over anything?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think our culture has become a bit obsessed with litigiousness.
Sloth A
It's kind of frustrating, isn't it?
Sloth B
Definitely! It makes it hard to resolve issues without involving lawyers.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contentious
quarrelsomeness
sue
Antonyms
peacefulness
harmony
conciliation
Root Explanation

Litigiousness → It is formed from "litigious" (from Latin "litigiosus", meaning inclined to dispute) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "litigiousness" refers to the quality of being prone to engage in lawsuits or disputes.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'inclined to dispute' ('litigious') and the '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that litigiousness means the quality of being prone to engage in legal disputes.

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