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What prefixes would you add to good make it an abstract noun?

Here are some prefixes you could add to "good" to make it an abstract noun, along with examples of how they might be used:

General Goodness:

* Bene- (Latin for "well" or "good"): *benevolence* (kindness), *benefactor* (someone who does good deeds)

* Bon- (French for "good"): *bonheur* (happiness), *bon vivant* (someone who enjoys the good things in life)

* Well-: *well-being* (state of being healthy and happy), *well-intentioned* (having good motives)

Specific Qualities:

* Kind-: *kindness* (the quality of being kind)

* Vir-: *virtue* (moral excellence)

* Just-: *justice* (fairness)

* Right-: *righteousness* (moral uprightness)

* Worth-: *worthiness* (deserving respect or praise)

* Excellent-: *excellence* (the quality of being outstanding)

Other Options:

* Goodness: This is the most straightforward way to make "good" an abstract noun.

* Good-: This can be used in some phrases, like "goodness gracious!"

The best prefix to use will depend on the specific meaning you want to convey.

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