straightness 3
noundomain: property
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
trueness of course toward a goal
Examples
- 1.rivaling a hawk in directness of aim
Hypernym
characteristic 2
noun
a distinguishing quality
Attribute
direct 1
adjective
direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short
indirect 2
adjective
not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
EnglishDerivationally related form
straight 14
adjective
following a correct or logical method
Hyponym
downrightness 1
noun
the quality of being direct and straightforward
immediacy 1
noun
lack of an intervening or mediating agency
pointedness 2
noun
the quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing
Attribute
direct 1
adjective
direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short
indirect 2
adjective
not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
