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Definition of differentness

differentness

/ˈdɪf.ɚ.ənt.nəs/
dif · fer · ent · ness
Adverb:differently
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Adjective:different
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differentness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being different, distinct, or unlike others; distinctiveness or divergence from the norm.

Example

"The novel explores how adolescents come to accept their own differentness rather than trying to conform to their peers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'difference' refers to a specific point of dissimilarity between two or more things, 'differentness' emphasizes the overall quality or experience of being distinct, unusual, or apart from the norm.

• Nearby Words

differentiation
differentiator
differently
differentness
difficult
difficultly
difficultness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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