"platness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From plat + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|plat|ness}} plat + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} platness (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Flatness. Tags: rare, uncountable
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