DISTINCTNESS
distinctness, sharpness
(noun) the quality of being sharp and clear
otherness, distinctness, separateness
(noun) the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known
discreteness, distinctness, separateness, severalty
(noun) the state of being several and distinct
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
distinctness (usually uncountable, plural distinctnesses)
The property or degree of being distinct.
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*tinct"ness, n.
1. The quality or state of being distinct; a separation or difference that prevents confusion of parts or things. The soul's . . . distinctness from the body. Cudworth.
2. Nice discrimination; hence, clearness; precision; as, he stated his arguments with great distinctness.
Syn.
– Plainness; clearness; precision; perspicuity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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