smoothness
The condition of being smoothThe condition of being smooth; the degree or measure of said condition.
» What gives this chocolate mousse its luscious smoothness?
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The condition of being smooth; the degree or measure of said condition.
Glätte
гла́дкостьgládkostʹ
гла́дкістьhládkistʹ
(countable, uncountable)The highest order of derivative (the differentiability class) over a given domain.
Smoothness can vary from 0 (for a nondifferentiable function) to infinity (for a smooth function).
(countable, uncountable)The quantity measured by the modulus of smoothness.
- the quality of being free from errors or interruptions
- the quality of having a level and even surface
- a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
- powerful and effective language
Examples
2 sentencesWhat gives this chocolate mousse its luscious smoothness?
Russian vodka is known for its smoothness and purity.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English smothenesse; equivalent to smooth + -ness. Compare Old English smēþnesFrom Middle English smothenesse; equivalent to smooth + -ness. Compare Old English smēþnes (“smoothness, a smooth place, a level surface”).
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Forms
plural: smoothnesses| Singular | smoothness |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsAntonyms
2 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable