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busy·ness | \ ˈbi-zē-nəs 
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\Definition of busyness
: a busy quality or state: such as
a : the state of having or being involved in many activities
the busyness of her schedule What with the busyness of the holidays and that conviction, I didn't pay much attention to my bird feeder for the next few days.— Emily Pasquale
b : the state of having many details
Consider other factors as well, such as color contrast, pattern busyness, and furnishings sizes. — Better Homes and Gardens
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The first known use of busyness was in 1809
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