BETTERNESS

Etymology

Noun

betterness (countable and uncountable, plural betternesses)

(uncountable) The state or quality of being better; superiority.

(countable) The result or product of being better.

(minting) The amount by which a precious metal exceeds the standard of fineness.

Antonyms

• worseness

Source: Wiktionary


Bet"ter*ness, n.

1. The quality of being better or superior; superiority. [R.] Sir P. Sidney.

2. The difference by which fine gold or silver exceeds in fineness the standard.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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