smoothness
ˈsmuðnəs
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Definition of smoothness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
texturethe condition of being free from roughness
  • The smoothness of the silk was remarkable.
glossiness polish sleekness
2.
performanceease and efficiency in performance or movement
  • The smoothness of his dance moves impressed everyone at the party..
fluidity gracefulness
3.
mannerRarethe quality of being bland and graciousRare
  • His smoothness in negotiations was admired.
courtesy politeness suavity
4.
mathematicsTECH.the highest order of derivative of a functionTECH.
  • The smoothness of the curve was analyzed.
continuity
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Origin of smoothness

Old English, smōth (even) + -ness (state of)

Terms with smoothness included in their meaning

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technology
level of clarity detail and smoothness in a recorded or streamed picture
ease
with great ease and smoothness
waxedadj.
surface treatment
covered with wax for smoothness, shine, or waterproofing
surface
disturb the smoothness of a surface
movement
lacking grace or smoothness
organization
lacking orderly continuity or smoothness
refinement
with supreme style and smoothness
smoothness
smooth and easy flow in movement or speech

Examples of smoothness in a sentence

  • She admired the smoothness of the freshly painted wall.
  • The smoothness of the car's engine was remarkable.
  • Her speech was delivered with such smoothness that it captivated the audience.
  • The smoothness of his speech captivated the audience.
  • Her smoothness in handling the situation impressed everyone.
  • The mathematician studied the smoothness of the function.

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  1. French:douceur, fluidité, ...
  2. German:Glätte, Geschmeidigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:levigatezza, fluidità, ...
  4. Spanish:suavidad, fluidez, ...
  5. Portuguese:suavidade, fluidez, ...
  6. Chinese:平滑, 流畅性, ...
  7. Japanese:滑らかさ, 流暢さ, ...
  8. Arabic:نُعُومَة, سَلاسَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲלָקוּת, זְרִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:гладкость, плавность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гладкість, плавність, ...
  12. Hindi:चिकनापन, सहजता, ...

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