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- [flat]
- /flæt/
- /ˈflæt.nəs/
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- [flat]
- /flæt/
Definitions of flatness word
- adjective flatness horizontally level: a flat roof. 1
- adjective flatness level, even, or without unevenness of surface, as land or tabletops. 1
- adjective flatness having a surface that is without marked projections or depressions: a broad, flat face. 1
- adjective flatness lying horizontally and at full length, as a person; prostrate: He was flat on the canvas after the knockdown. 1
- adjective flatness lying wholly on or against something: The banner was flat against the wall. 1
- adjective flatness thrown down, laid low, or level with the ground, as fallen trees or buildings. 1
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Origin of flatness
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Old Norse flatr, akin to Old English flet (see flat2), Greek platýs (see platy-, plate1
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Parts of speech for Flatness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flatness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
flatness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flatness
noun flatness
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- dejection — Dejection is a feeling of sadness that you get, for example, when you have just been disappointed by something.
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- weariness — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
- fatigue — weariness from bodily or mental exertion.
Antonyms for flatness
noun flatness
- vigor — active strength or force.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- unevenness — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- excitement — A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
Top questions with flatness
- how to check floor flatness?
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