noun (plural) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:His explanation had a notable roundaboutness but kept him from being caught in a lie.

Definition:The quality of being roundabout or circuitous.

From roundaboutness

Example:The child’s roundaboutness in learning different skills suggested a developmental delay that required attention.

Definition:A prolonged or apparently slower-than-normal progression toward a developmental milestone or set of milestones in a person.

From developmental delay

Example:The roundabout conversation between colleagues led to the missed meeting deadline.

Definition:A conversation that takes a long, indirect route to reach its point, often involving unnecessary details.

From roundabout conversation