English Explanatory Dictionary

betterness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or quality of being better; superiority.
  2. The result or product of being better.
  3. The amount by which a precious metal exceeds the standard of fineness.

Word forms

betterness betternesses

Etymology

From Middle English betternes. Equivalent to better + -ness.

Antonyms

worseness
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