OTHERNESS
otherness, distinctness, separateness
(noun) the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
otherness (countable and uncountable, plural othernesses)
(uncountable) The quality of being different or distinct.
(countable) The result or product of being different or distinct.
Synonyms
• alterity, otherhood, difference
Source: Wiktionary
Oth"er*ness, n.
Definition: The quality or state of being other or different; alterity;
oppositeness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition