Whole'sōme-ness, n.

(hōl'sum-nes), n. 1. The state or quality of being wholesome, or contributing to health; salubrity. It is a custom there that every host who entertains a guest shall assure him of the wholesomeness of his food by partaking of it along with him. W. Scott. 2. Salutariness; conduciveness to the welfare or happiness; as, the wholesomeness of doctrines or laws.