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SENTENTIOUSNESS

\sɛntˈɛnʃəsnəs], \sɛntˈɛnʃəsnəs], \s_ɛ_n_t_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə_s_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of SENTENTIOUSNESS

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Brevity and pithiness in expression; a dark sentence, a saying not easily understood.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Quality of being sententious; comprehension in a sentence brevity with strength of thought; condensed force of style; pithiness of remarks;-also sententiosity.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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