Fineness

/ˈfaɪnnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being fine; delicacy, excellence, or the degree to which something is refined or made thin.

Etymology

From 'fine' plus '-ness,' the Old English suffix for creating abstract nouns. This is the most common abstract noun form derived from 'fine' and has been used since Old English times.

Kelly Says

The word 'fineness' is wonderfully vague—it can mean thinness, beauty, quality, purity, or excellence, depending on context, showing how one simple word can hold multiple precise meanings for speakers who understand the context.

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