northness en · NOUN
Etymology
From north + -ness.
Meanings
-
(uncountable, usually) A tendency in the end of a magnetic needle to point to the north.
an absolute northness or southness
1852, Michael Faraday, On the Physical Character of the Lines of Magnetic Force:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| northnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |