outstandingness

out·stand·ing

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Definitions of outstandingness word

adjective outstandingness prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage. 1
adjective outstandingness marked by superiority or distinction; excellent; distinguished: an outstanding student. 1
adjective outstandingness continuing in existence; remaining unsettled, unpaid, etc.: outstanding debts. 1
adjective outstandingness (of securities and the like) publicly issued and sold or in circulation. 1
adjective outstandingness standing out; projecting: a stiff, outstanding fabric. 1
adjective outstandingness Archaic. that resists or opposes. 1

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; outstand + -ing2

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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