distinctness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /dɪsˈtɪŋkt.nəs/

KK: /dɪsˈtɪŋktnəs/

noun

Definition

The quality of being different or separate from others; uniqueness.

Example

The distinctness of her voice made her stand out in the choir.

Conversation

I love how each artist has their own distinctness in style.

Absolutely! It makes art so much more interesting to explore.

Yeah, I think that distinctness really reflects their personality too.

For sure! It’s like getting a glimpse into their world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clarity

uniqueness

separateness

Antonyms

ambiguity

similarity

indistinctness

Root Explanation

Distinctness → It is formed from "distinct" (from Latin "distinctus", meaning distinguished or set apart) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "distinctness" refers to the quality of being distinct or clearly different from something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'set apart' ('distinct') and the '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that distinctness means the quality of being clearly different.

Visually Confused Words

undistinctness