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Definition of neatness

neatness

/ˈniːt.nəs/
neat · ness
Adverb:neatly
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Adjective:neat
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neatness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or condition of being clean, orderly, and well-arranged.

Example

"The teacher praised the students for the neatness of their desks and notebooks."

2

Cleverness, precision, or effortless skill in execution or expression.

Example

"Critics admired the neatness of the author's plot structure and witty dialogue."

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• Rhymes for neatness

• Nearby Words

neaten
neath
neatly
neatness
neatnik
nebo
nebula

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "neat" (borrowed from Old French "net", from Latin "nitidus" meaning "shining" or "clear") combined with the native Old English suffix "-ness".

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