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fineness

English

Etymology

fine +? -ness

Noun

fineness (countable and uncountable, plural finenesses)

  1. The quality or degree of being fine.
  2. The ratio, in a precious metal, of the primary metal to any additives or impurities.
  3. The ratio of length to width of a ship, aircraft or rocket

Derived terms

  • overfineness

Translations

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lightness

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English lightnes, lightnesse, from Old English l?htnes; equivalent to light (bright, luminous, adjective) +? -ness (suffix forming nouns).

Noun

lightness (countable and uncountable, plural lightnesses)

  1. (uncountable) the condition of being illuminated
  2. (uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
  3. (countable) The product of being illuminated.
Translations

Etymology 2

From Middle English lightnes, lightnesse,; equivalent to light (not heavy, adjective) +? -ness (suffix forming nouns).

Noun

lightness (uncountable)

  1. The state of having little weight, or little force.
  2. Agility of movement.
  3. Freedom from worry.
  4. Levity, frivolity; inconsistency.
    • , New York 2001, p.75:
      Seneca [] accounts it a filthy lightness in men, every day to lay new foundations of their life, but who doth otherwise?
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References

Anagrams

  • nightless, slightens

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