fineness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English fine Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English fineness From fine + -ness.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The quality or degree of being fine.
- (countable, uncountable) The ratio, in a precious metal, of the primary metal to any additives or impurities.
- (countable, uncountable) The ratio of length to width of a ship, aircraft or rocket
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| finenesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (14)
fr élancement (ratio of a vehicle's length to its width) · cs ryzost (ratio in a precious metal) · sv lödighet (ratio in a precious metal) · ga glaine (ratio in a precious metal) · fr aloi (ratio in a precious metal) · uk про́ба (ratio in a precious metal) · fr titre (ratio in a precious metal) · cy coethder (ratio in a precious metal) · pl próba (ratio in a precious metal) · ca llei (ratio in a precious metal) · ru про́ба (ratio in a precious metal) · ga míne (ratio in a precious metal) · de Feingehalt (ratio in a precious metal) · es finura (the quality or degree of being fine)