CEFR B2

concreteness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being specific, real, and tangible, rather than abstract or theoretical.

Examples

The report lacked concreteness, offering vague suggestions instead of clear actions.
She appreciated the concreteness of his apology, which included specific actions to make amends.

Synonyms: specificity, tangibility, reality, actuality

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concreteness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈkriːtnəs/

Definition

The quality of being specific, real, and tangible, rather than abstract or theoretical.

Examples

The report lacked concreteness, offering vague suggestions instead of clear actions.
She appreciated the concreteness of his apology, which included specific actions to make amends.
The teacher encouraged students to add more concreteness to their stories by including sensory details.

Synonyms of concreteness

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Antonyms of concreteness

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