DEADNESS

deadness

(noun) the inanimate property of something that has died

deadness

(noun) the physical property of something that has lost its elasticity; “he objected to the deadness of the tennis balls”

deadness, unresponsiveness

(noun) the quality of being unresponsive; not reacting; as a quality of people, it is marked by a failure to respond quickly or with emotion to people or events; “she began to recover from her numb unresponsiveness after the accident”; “in an instant all the deadness and withdrawal were wiped away”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

deadness (usually uncountable, plural deadnesses)

The state of not being alive. Having the property of lifelessness, as if dead.

A lack of elasticity.

A lack of sparkle in a fizzy drink.

A lack of animation in a person.

Synonyms

• inertness

• inanimateness

• inelasticity

Source: Wiktionary


Dead"ness, n.

Definition: The state of being destitute of life, vigor, spirit, activity, etc.; dullness; inertness; languor; coldness; vapidness; indifference; as, the deadness of a limb, a body, or a tree; the deadness of an eye; deadness of the affections; the deadness of beer or cider; deadness to the world, and the like.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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