Associations to the word «Fineness»

Wiktionary

FINENESS, noun. The quality or degree of being fine.
FINENESS, noun. The ratio, in a precious metal, of the primary metal to any additives or impurities.
FINENESS, noun. The ratio of a ship's length to her beam.

Dictionary definition

FINENESS, noun. The quality of being very good indeed; "the inn is distinguished by the fineness of its cuisine".
FINENESS, noun. The property of being very narrow or thin; "he marvelled at the fineness of her hair".
FINENESS, noun. Having a very fine texture; "the fineness of the sand on the beach".
FINENESS, noun. The quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance; "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features".

Wise words

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