straightness
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- noun
- /ˈstreɪt.nəs/
- 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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6.7
The quality of being like a single straight line
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9.9
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.