deadness

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdɛdnəs/

Noun

deadness (uncountable)

1. The state of not being alive. Having the property of lifelessness, as if dead.
2. A lack of elasticity.

   He complained that the deadness of the balls affected his game.

3. A lack of sparkle in a fizzy drink.

   The deadness of the champagne made it undrinkable.

4. A lack of animation in a person.

   The deadness of his expression told everything, without him having to speak.

Synonyms

• inertness
• inanimateness
• inelasticity

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