Fineness

/ˈfaɪnnəs/
noun

The quality of being fine.

The high fineness of the silk made it very smooth to touch.
Visual representation of "fineness" - The quality of being fine.

Often appears as...

  • high fineness
  • superior fineness
noun

The proportion of pure precious metal in an alloy, often expressed per thousand.

The fineness of the gold coin is 999, meaning it's almost pure gold.
Visual representation of "fineness" - The proportion of pure precious metal in an alloy, often expressed per thousand.

Often appears as...

  • gold fineness
  • silver fineness

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Technical

noun

The measurement of particulates in a substance, like powders or textile fibers.

The fineness of the powder is critical in creating a smooth and uniform product.
Visual representation of "fineness" - The measurement of particulates in a substance, like powders or textile fibers.

Often appears as...

  • fineness of powder
  • fineness of fibers

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Technical

noun

The quality of being fine.

The high fineness of the silk made it very smooth to touch.
Visual representation of "fineness" - The quality of being fine.

Often appears as...

  • high fineness
  • superior fineness
noun

The proportion of pure precious metal in an alloy, often expressed per thousand.

The fineness of the gold coin is 999, meaning it's almost pure gold.
Visual representation of "fineness" - The proportion of pure precious metal in an alloy, often expressed per thousand.

Often appears as...

  • gold fineness
  • silver fineness

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The measurement of particulates in a substance, like powders or textile fibers.

The fineness of the powder is critical in creating a smooth and uniform product.
Visual representation of "fineness" - The measurement of particulates in a substance, like powders or textile fibers.

Often appears as...

  • fineness of powder
  • fineness of fibers

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "fineness"
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Quality Texture

Refers to the delicate and intricate texture of an object or material.

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The fineness of the embroidery was truly remarkable.
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Not Just Size

While 'fine' can imply small size, 'fineness' highlights quality or craftsmanship.

Illustration for Not Just Size
The dress's fineness showed in its detailed stitches.
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Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe concepts like thoughts or feelings.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The fineness of his emotional expression touched everyone.
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Quality Texture

Refers to the delicate and intricate texture of an object or material.

Illustration for Quality Texture
The fineness of the embroidery was truly remarkable.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Just Size

While 'fine' can imply small size, 'fineness' highlights quality or craftsmanship.

Illustration for Not Just Size
The dress's fineness showed in its detailed stitches.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe concepts like thoughts or feelings.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The fineness of his emotional expression touched everyone.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Quality Texture

Refers to the delicate and intricate texture of an object or material.

Illustration for Quality Texture
The fineness of the embroidery was truly remarkable.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Just Size

While 'fine' can imply small size, 'fineness' highlights quality or craftsmanship.

Illustration for Not Just Size
The dress's fineness showed in its detailed stitches.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe concepts like thoughts or feelings.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The fineness of his emotional expression touched everyone.
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Video examples

The Mission to Safeguard...

was clothing and furniture and rare books and artwork that demonstrated the fineness of their lives. But as I approached one room, I looked to my side and I saw something I should not have seen there.

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the block maker has to be of a certain skill to be able to translate the fineness of the lines that the artist has created in this design and also the

Video examples

The Mission to Safeguard...

was clothing and furniture and rare books and artwork that demonstrated the fineness of their lives. But as I approached one room, I looked to my side and I saw something I should not have seen there.

Video examples

Watch Artisans Craft a...

the block maker has to be of a certain skill to be able to translate the fineness of the lines that the artist has created in this design and also the

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Quote examples

W. E. B. Du Bois

American Writer

But what of black women?... I most sincerely doubt if any other race of women could have brought its fineness up through so devilish a fire.
Portrait of W. E. B. Du Bois

Quote examples

Saul Bellow

American Novelist

Everybody knows there is no fineness or accuracy of suppression; if you hold down one thing, you hold down the adjoining.
Portrait of Saul Bellow

Quote examples

W. E. B. Du Bois

American Writer

But what of black women?... I most sincerely doubt if any other race of women could have brought its fineness up through so devilish a fire.
Portrait of W. E. B. Du Bois

Quote examples

Saul Bellow

American Novelist

Everybody knows there is no fineness or accuracy of suppression; if you hold down one thing, you hold down the adjoining.
Portrait of Saul Bellow
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