touchedness

English

Etymology

From touched +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʌ.t͡ʃɪd.nɪs/

Noun

touchedness (uncountable)

1. The state, quality, or condition of being touched
   • 2001, Peter David Fenves, Arresting Language: From Leibniz to Benjamin, page 11:

     And Benjamin's theory of Ideas indicates the character of "ideal" touchedness.

   • 2005, Michael S. Bird, Sandra Blow, page 55:

     But it's the placing of that patch of textile you notice, its touchedness.