roundness
The quality or degree of being roundThe quality or degree of being round.: The degree of accuracy to which a manufactured object intended to be round fulfills that requirement; it is measured by parameters such as TIR (total indicator reading).
» This belly dangles from the roundness.
Meaning
2 sensesThe quality or degree of being round.
(uncountable, usually)The degree of accuracy to which a manufactured object intended to be round fulfills that requirement; it is measured by parameters such as TIR (total indicator reading).
(uncountable, usually)Synonym of rotundity.
More definitions
- the property possessed by a line or surface that is curved and not angular
- the quality of being round numbers
- the fullness of a tone of voice
- the bodily property of being well rounded
Examples
1 sentencesThis belly dangles from the roundness.
Origin
From Middle English roundnesse, equivalent to round + -ness.From Middle English roundnesse, equivalent to round + -ness.
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Forms
plural: roundnesses| Singular | roundness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the fullness of a tone of voice:rotundity
- the bodily property of being well rounded:plumpnessembonpoint
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedround
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable