Gumminesses

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Characterized by a sticky or adhesive nature that often clings to surfaces
2. possessing qualities that are gooey and difficult to remove
3. displaying attributes of resilience and permanence in its tacky form

Etymology: "Gumminesses" is simply the plural of "gumminess", the noun for the state of being gummy. Gummy goes back to "gum", the sticky substance that oozes from certain trees and plants, and the suffix "-ness" turns the adjective into a noun for a quality. Adding "-es" makes the plural, which is used when several distinct instances or kinds of sticky quality are being counted.

Synonyms: stickiness, tackiness, adhesiveness, viscosity, glueyness

Antonyms: slickness, slipperiness