Associations to the word «Flatness»

Wiktionary

FLATNESS, noun. The state of being flat
FLATNESS, noun. The state of being two-dimensional; planar : planarity
FLATNESS, noun. The state of being bland : dullness
FLATNESS, noun. Mattness, the quality of a painted surface which scatters or absorbs the light falling on it, so as to be substantially free from gloss or sheen
FLATNESS, noun. (oenology) Lack of bouquet and freshness of a wine, through too much aeration or infection with film yeasts
FLATNESS, noun. (statistics) slim-tailedness or platykurticity

Dictionary definition

FLATNESS, noun. The property of having two dimensions.
FLATNESS, noun. A want of animation or brilliance; "the almost self-conscious flatness of Hemingway's style".
FLATNESS, noun. A deficiency in flavor; "it needed lemon juice to sharpen the flatness of the dried lentils".
FLATNESS, noun. The property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss.
FLATNESS, noun. Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends".

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