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Definition of straightness

straightness

/ˈstreɪt.nəs/
straight · ness
Adverb:straightly
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Adjective:straight
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straightness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or condition of extending uniformly in one direction without a curve, bend, or angle.

Example

"The carpenter used a laser level to check the straightness of the newly installed floorboards."

2

The quality of being honest, frank, and direct in behavior, speech, or moral character.

Example

"Colleagues respected her for her straightness and refusal to engage in office politics."

3

The state or quality of being heterosexual (informal).

Example

"The sociological study examined how media representations reinforce cultural assumptions about straightness."

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• Rhymes for straightness

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'straight' (derived from the past participle of Old English 'streccan', meaning 'to stretch') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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