About The Word Distinctness
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Distinctness
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What's The Definition Of Distinctness?
[n] the quality of being sharp and clear
[n] the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known [n] the state of being several and distinct Synonyms | Synonyms for Distinctness: discreteness | otherness | separateness | separateness | severalty | sharpness Related Terms | Find terms related to Distinctness: See Also | clarity | clearness | definition | difference | discernability | focus | legibility | separation | uncloudedness Distinctness In Webster's Dictionary \Dis*tinct"ness\, n.
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.
--Cudworth.
2. Nice discrimination; hence, clearness; precision; as, he
stated his arguments with great distinctness.
Syn: Plainness; clearness; precision; perspicuity.
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