BLACKNESS

black, blackness, inkiness

(noun) the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

blackness (usually uncountable, plural blacknesses)

The state or quality of being black.

The state of being of African descent.

Antonyms

• whiteness

Source: Wiktionary


Black"ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being black; black color; atrociousness or enormity in wickedness. They're darker now than blackness. Donne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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10 June 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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