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Distinctness

The quality or state of being distinct; a separation or difference that prevents confusion of parts or things.

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Clarity 76% connected

Clearness; brightness; splendor.

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Clearness 76% connected

The quality or state of being clear.

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Difference 76% connected

The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quali…

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Separation 76% connected

The act of separating, or the state of being separated, or separate.

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Definition 76% connected

The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition.

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Focus 76% connected

A point in which the rays of light meet, after being reflected or refrcted, and at which the image is formed; as, the focus of a lens or mirror.

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Legibility 76% connected

The quality of being legible; legibleness.

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Decided 74% connected

of Decide

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Decided 74% connected

of Decide

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Distinct 74% connected

Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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Distinct 74% connected

Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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Other 74% connected

Either; -- used with other or or for its correlative (as either . . . or are now used).

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Other 74% connected

Either; -- used with other or or for its correlative (as either . . . or are now used).

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Other 66% connected

Either; -- used with other or or for its correlative (as either . . . or are now used).

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Other 66% connected

Either; -- used with other or or for its correlative (as either . . . or are now used).

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Synonym 3

Otherness 92% connected

The quality or state of being other or different; alterity; oppositeness.

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Severalty 92% connected

A state of separation from the rest, or from all others; a holding by individual right.

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Sharpness 92% connected

The quality or condition of being sharp; keenness; acuteness.

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