straightness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstreɪtnəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being straight; freedom from curves, bends, or angles.

Examples

• The carpenter admired the straightness of the newly cut board.

• For a clean design, the straightness of the lines in the drawing is crucial.

• She used a ruler to guarantee the straightness of the border on her artwork.

Synonyms of straightness

Words with a similar meaning to straightness:

• linearity
• rectilinearity
• unbent nature

Antonyms of straightness

Words with the opposite meaning to straightness:

• curvedness
• crookedness
• angularity

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