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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or condition of being fantastical. uncountable

   "Moreover, there is nothing in it worthy the marking but this fantasticalnesse."

2. 2
   The state or condition of pertaining to fantasy; of being fanciful or whimsical. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

absurdityfantasticityfantasticitynonsensestuff and nonsense

Example

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"Moreover, there is nothing in it worthy the marking but this fantasticalnesse."

Etymology

From fantastical + -ness.

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