The quality or state of being distinct; the characteristic of standing out clearly as different or separate.
From distinct + -ity suffix forming nouns of state or condition. Follows the Latin-based pattern for creating abstract nouns (like 'clarity' from 'clear').
Words ending in '-ity' like 'distinctity' feel fancy and scientific—they're mostly used in academic writing, which is why 'distinctness' sounds way more natural to everyday speakers!
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