straightness
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- noun
- /ˈstreɪt.nəs/
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rectitud
- The straightness of the highway and the white lines bordering the asphalt irritated Walter.
- perfect straightness
Examples
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Just before stepping out to cross the compound to the mess hall, he checked the straightness of his cap and tunic in his little mirror.
Fiction book (1995) -
The natural climax forests there were particularly rich in cedars, and the cedars of Lebanon became famous throughout the ancient Near East for their height and straightness.
Academic text (1990) -
And while struggling to maintain that control, you refine the straightness of your lawn stripes over the months, over the seasons.
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However, intervillage routes are rarely straight, and unless a straight road follows an old Roman road such as the Fosse Way, its straightness is usually evidence of a relatively recent origin.
Academic text (1990) -
He noticed the slimness of her ankles and calves and the straightness of her back.
Fiction book (1995) -
When purchasing lumber, inspect it for straightness to ensure it will be suitable for construction.
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The straightness of the highway allowed for smooth and efficient travel without any sudden turns.
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As he admired the straightness of the freshly mowed lawn, he felt a sense of satisfaction in his work.
Synonyms
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The quality of being like a single straight line
Straightness of lines or surfaces without curves
Antonyms
How Straight
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Straightness comes from the old word straight, which meant 'not bent' or 'pulled tight', like a string stretched into a straight line. So straightness is the quality of being free from curves or angles.