straightness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being free from twists, turns, or bends; not curved; unbent.

  - "The road was straight and easy to drive on."
  - "He took a straight path to his goal."
  - "The arrow flew with straightness and hit the target."

• adjective

  The state or quality of being straightforward and honest.

  - "She gave a straight answer to the question."
  - "He is known for his straightness and honesty."
  - "The coach demanded straight answers from his players."

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Variants

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straight , straighter , straightest , straightish , straightly , straightness , straightnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English stræet, strate, meaning 'a road,' and straet, meaning 'narrow,' from Proto-Germanic *straitaz, *straitij-, from PIE root *strei- 'to lead, conduct.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'straight' is also used to describe sexual orientation.

2. In mathematics, a straight line is defined as the shortest distance between two points.

3. The Great Wall of China is not straight, but winds and turns to follow the natural contours of the land.

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Related Concepts

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1. alignment: The arrangement of things in a straight line or in proper order.

2. perpendicular: At right angles to a surface or plane.

3. orthogonal: Perpendicular or at right angles to one another.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of straightness has been used to describe characters who are honest and straightforward, as well as physical straightness in descriptions of landscapes and settings. In art, the concept of straight lines and geometric shapes has been used to convey a sense of order and stability.

How to Memorize "straightness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, straight road or a perfectly straight piece of wood.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'straightforward' and associate it with honesty and directness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'straight as an arrow' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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