distinctness

Noun
Synonyms: sharpnessdiscretenessseparatenessseveraltyotherness

Open English WordNet

Noun (3)

  1. the quality of being sharp and clearSynonyms: sharpnessOpposite fogginessType of clearness, clarityKinds definition, focus, discernability
  2. the state of being several and distinctSynonyms: discretenessseparatenessseveraltyType of separation
  3. the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or knownSynonyms: othernessseparatenessType of differenceKinds nonidentityAttribute of other

Related words decided adjective, distinct adjective, other adjective

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Dis·tinct′ness noun

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.— Ralph Cudworth

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

Synonyms: Plainness; clearness; precision; perspicuity.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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