shininess en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English shiny 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 shininess From shiny + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The visual property of something shining with reflective light; shine.
- (uncountable, usually) The coefficient of specular reflectivity associated with the surface of an object being displayed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shininesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (1)
fr brillance (shining with reflective light)