Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
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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BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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