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Definition of straightness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

straightness

noun
 
/ˈstreɪtnəs/
 
/ˈstreɪtnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the fact of being without bends or curves; the fact of going in one direction only
    • the straightness of her hair
  2. the quality of being honest and direct
    • He gained a reputation for straightness in his personal and business dealings.
  3. (informal) the fact of being heterosexual
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