flatness
noun
Simple meaning
The state of being two-dimensional.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈflætnəs
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Definition
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noun
The state of being flat
The state of being two-dimensional; planar: planarity
The state of being bland: dullness
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
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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- “The almost self-conscious flatness of Hemingway's style.”noun
- “It needed lemon juice to sharpen the flatness of the dried lentils.”noun
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