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abstrusity

American  
[ab-stroo-si-tee] / æbˈstru sɪ ti /

noun

abstrusities plural
  1. the quality or state of being abstruse.

  2. an abstruse statement, action, etc.


Etymology

Origin of abstrusity

First recorded in 1625–35; abstruse + -ity

Example Sentences

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I want gently to suggest that Michaels and his posse are driven to such abstrusity by a kind of civic status anxiety.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2011

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