Straightness

/ˈstreɪtnəs/
noun

The condition or quality of being straight, not bent or curved.

The straightness of the path made it easy to follow.
Visual representation of "straightness" - The condition or quality of being straight, not bent or curved.

Often appears as...

  • straightness of line
  • straightness of path
noun

The condition of being honest, truthful, and sincere.

I appreciate the straightness with which you explained the situation.
Visual representation of "straightness" - The condition of being honest, truthful, and sincere.

Often appears as...

  • straightness of character
  • straightness of speech
noun

The condition or quality of being straight, not bent or curved.

The straightness of the path made it easy to follow.
Visual representation of "straightness" - The condition or quality of being straight, not bent or curved.

Often appears as...

  • straightness of line
  • straightness of path
noun

The condition of being honest, truthful, and sincere.

I appreciate the straightness with which you explained the situation.
Visual representation of "straightness" - The condition of being honest, truthful, and sincere.

Often appears as...

  • straightness of character
  • straightness of speech
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Physical Objects

Refers to the shape of physical objects; implies no curves or angles.

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Check the straightness of the ruler before purchasing.
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Clear Path

Describes a path that is direct and without detours.

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His arrow flew with straightness toward the target.
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Proper Alignment

Often used to describe the correct positioning or alignment of parts.

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Ensure the straightness of the shelves on the wall.
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Video examples

The beautiful math of...

about a straight line on a curved surface now mathematicians have answered that question and they've understood there's a generalized concept of straightness it's called a geodesic and on the surface of a sphere that a straight line is the biggest possible

Video examples

Margaret Wertheim: The...

What do we mean to talk about a straight line on a curved surface? Now mathematicians have answered that question. They've understood there is a generalized concept of straightness, it's called a geodesic. And on the surface of a sphere,

Video examples

The beautiful math of...

about a straight line on a curved surface now mathematicians have answered that question and they've understood there's a generalized concept of straightness it's called a geodesic and on the surface of a sphere that a straight line is the biggest possible

Video examples

Margaret Wertheim: The...

What do we mean to talk about a straight line on a curved surface? Now mathematicians have answered that question. They've understood there is a generalized concept of straightness, it's called a geodesic. And on the surface of a sphere,

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Quote examples

Bowen Yang

I spent freshman year trying straightness on for size and failing miserably.
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Quote examples

Bowen Yang

I spent freshman year trying straightness on for size and failing miserably.
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