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Straightness: meaning, definitions and examples

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straightness

 

[ streษชtnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being straight

The state or quality of being straight; not curved, bent, or twisted.

Synonyms

honesty, linearity, rectitude

Examples of usage

  • The straightness of the line made it easy to cut accurately.
  • She admired the straightness of the road as she drove through the countryside.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of deviation or wavering

The quality of being honest and direct in behavior or speech.

Synonyms

directness, honesty, integrity

Examples of usage

  • His straightness and integrity earned him respect from his colleagues.
  • I appreciate your straightness in telling me the truth.
Context #3 | Noun

moral uprightness

Moral uprightness; rectitude.

Synonyms

integrity, rectitude, uprightness

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her straightness and fairness in dealing with others.
  • His actions demonstrated a strong sense of straightness and honor.

Translations

Translations of the word "straightness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retidรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคชเคพเคŸเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geradheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keteraturan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ัะผะพะปั–ะฝั–ะนะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prostoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ด็ทšๆ€ง (ใกใ‚‡ใใ›ใ‚“ใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rectitude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rectitud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผzlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง์„ ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชู‚ุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rovnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rovnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ด็บฟๆ€ง (zhรญxiร n xรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ravnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beinnleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะทัƒะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผzlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rectitud

Etymology

The word 'straightness' is derived from the Old English word 'strehtnes', which comes from the Proto-Germanic word 'strakhtinassuz'. The concept of straightness has been valued throughout history in various fields such as mathematics, engineering, and ethics. The pursuit of straightness represents accuracy, honesty, and moral integrity in different contexts.

See also: straight, straightaway, straightedge, straighten, straightened, straightening, straightforward, straightforwardness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,965, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.