Entry Word: fineness

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the quality or state of being little in size <the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach> — see smallness
2 the quality or state of being very accurate <the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror> — see precision
3 the state or quality of having a delicate structure <the fineness of the cat's bones> — see delicacy 2