whatness

/ˈhwætnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being a question; the nature or essence of a question.

“The philosophers spent hours pondering the whatness of existence.”

2. noun

The quality or state of being indefinite or uncertain.

“The whatness of her plans left us all in the dark.”

Synonyms

  • indefiniteness
  • questionability

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • definiteness