"distinctness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌdɪˈstɪŋkt.nəs/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-distinctness.wav Forms: distinctnesses [plural]
Etymology: From distinct + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|distinct|ness}} distinct + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} distinctness (usually uncountable, plural distinctnesses)
  1. The property or degree of being distinct. Tags: uncountable, usually Synonyms: clarity, vividness, individuality, distinctiveness

Inflected forms

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