betterness
betterness · betternesses
The state or quality of being betterThe state or quality of being better; superiority.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The state or quality of being better; superiority.
(countable)The result or product of being better.
(countable, uncountable)The amount by which a precious metal exceeds the standard of fineness.
Origin
From Middle English betternes. Equivalent to better + -ness.From Middle English betternes. Equivalent to better + -ness.
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Forms
plural: betternesses| Singular | betterness |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable