fineness

noun

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as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach

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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror

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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure the fineness of the cat's bones

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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style there's a fineness to the jewelry designs of Fabergé that elevates them to the level of decorative art

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“Fineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fineness. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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