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Definition of concreteness

concreteness

/kɑːnˈkriːt.nəs/
con · crete · ness

Adverb:concretely
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Adjective:concrete
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concreteness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being specific, definite, and grounded in particular facts or examples rather than generalities.

Example

"Her essay lacked concreteness until she added documented case studies to support her thesis."


2

The quality or state of existing in a material or physical form rather than exclusively as an abstract concept; tangibility.

Example

"The sculptor valued the physical concreteness of stone and bronze over digital media."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'concrete' (from Latin 'concretus', meaning 'condensed, hardened, or grown together', past participle of 'concrescere') combined with the native suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concreteness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concreteness
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