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1. (n.) fineness
the state or quality of being fine.
2. fineness
the proportion of pure precious metal in an alloy, often expressed in parts per thousand.
Etymology: (1400–50)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) fineness, choiceness
the quality of being very good indeed
"the inn is distinguished by the fineness of its cuisine"
2. (noun) fineness, thinness
the property of being very narrow or thin
"he marvelled at the fineness of her hair"
3. (noun) fineness, powderiness
having a very fine texture
"the fineness of the sand on the beach"
4. (noun) daintiness, delicacy, fineness
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
"the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) fineness
the quality or condition of being fine
2. (adj) fineness
freedom from foreign matter or alloy; clearness; purity; as, the fineness of liquor
3. (adj) fineness
the proportion of pure silver or gold in jewelry, bullion, or coins
4. (adj) fineness
keenness or sharpness; as, the fineness of a needle's point, or of the edge of a blade
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