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Definition of earliness

earliness

/ˈɜːr.li.nəs/
ear · li · ness
Adverb:early
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Adjective:early
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• noun

1

The quality or state of happening, arriving, or existing before the usual, expected, or appointed time, or near the beginning of a period.

Example

"Despite the earliness of the hour, the train station was already bustling with commuters."

2

The quality of developing, maturing, or ripening prematurely or ahead of the normal season (especially of crops or individuals).

Example

"Plant breeders selected this tomato variety specifically for its cold tolerance and earliness."

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• Rhymes for earliness

• Nearby Words

earldom
earless
earless lizard
earliness
earlobe
earlship
early

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