distinctness

Noun
Synonyms: sharpnessdiscretenessseparatenessseveraltyotherness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. the quality of being sharp and clearSynonyms: sharpness
  2. the state of being several and distinctSynonyms: discretenessseparatenessseveralty
  3. the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or knownSynonyms: othernessseparateness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Distinctness \Dis*tinct"ness\, n.

1.The quality or state of being distinct; a separation or difference that prevents confusion of parts or things. [1913 Webster]

The soul's . . . distinctness from the body.— Cudworth.[1913 Webster]

2.Nice discrimination; hence, clearness; precision; as, he stated his arguments with great distinctness.

Syn: Plainness; clearness; precision; perspicuity. [1913 Webster]

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