brightness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality or state of being bright or illuminated.

  - "The room was filled with brightness when I entered."
  - "The sun was a brilliant ball of brightness in the sky."

• noun

  A degree of light received by the eye.

  - "The brightness of the image on the screen can be adjusted."
  - "The photographer measured the brightness of the scene to determine the correct exposure."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brightness
shines , mines , divines , wines

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Variants

List of all variants of brightness that leads to same result
brightness , brightnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English bryhtnes, from bryht, bright, clear; related to brād, broad.

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Trivia

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1. Brightness is the opposite of darkness.

2. The human eye is most sensitive to light in the green part of the spectrum, which is why green objects often appear brighter than those of other colors.

3. The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius, which has an apparent magnitude of -1.46.

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Related Concepts

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1. luminosity: A measure of the total amount of light emitted by a source, usually expressed in units of watts per square meter (W/m²).

2. illumination: The process of making something visible by adding light to it.

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Culture

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In literature, brightness is often used to describe a scene that is filled with light or to convey a sense of happiness or positivity. In art, bright colors are used to create a sense of brightness and vibrancy. In music, a bright sound is often achieved through the use of high frequencies and clear, distinct notes.

How to Memorize "brightness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bright, sunny day or a room filled with sunlight to memorize the meaning of brightness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word brightness with the color white or with the feeling of happiness and positivity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bright Is Right' to remember that brightness is a quality of being bright or illuminated.

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