DISTINCTNESSES

Noun

distinctnesses

plural of distinctness

Source: Wiktionary


DISTINCTNESS

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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