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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