Looking for the meaning of the word DIRECTNESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DIRECTNESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Directness
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈrɛk(t)nəs
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʌɪˈrɛk(t)nəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the quality of being plain and straightforward
Short Definition:quality of being plain and straightforward
Examples:- he was renowned for the clarity and directness of his sermons
- I like the simplicity and directness of the image
Definition:
the quality of proceeding in a straight line without deflection
Short Definition:quality of proceeding in straight line without deflection
Examples:- despite the directness of the route, the old road was terribly difficult
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