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



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