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Rightness

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The characteristic of being right; correctness..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (uncountable) The characteristic of being right; correctness.
  2. (countable) The result or product of being right; something correct.
  3. The property of being on, or moving toward, the right.

Example Sentences

I think we are inclined to think the leftness and rightness can be represented because there is a word in our language that means left, and another that means right, and we understand those words.

Synonyms for rightness

correctnessjustnessnicetyappropriateness

Antonyms for rightness

errorwrongnessleftnessincorrectnessinappropriateness

Related Words

justnessappropriatenessnicetycorrectnesssoundnessproprietyfairnessaccuracyadequacyvaliditylegitimacyrationalesensecorrectrectitudeoughtnessrighteousnessrighthoodrightfulnesscorrectitude

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does rightness mean?

Rightness means (uncountable) The characteristic of being right; correctness..

What is a synonym for rightness?

Common synonyms include correctness, justness, nicety, appropriateness.

What is the opposite of rightness?

Possible antonyms include error, wrongness, leftness, incorrectness.

How do you use rightness in a sentence?

I think we are inclined to think the leftness and rightness can be represented because there is a word in our language that means left, and another that means right, and we understand those words.

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