smoothness
Translation
smoothness, evenness, fluency
Examples
I admire the smoothness of the silk.
I admire the smoothness of the silk.
The smoothness of the process was impressive.
The smoothness of the process was impressive.
Grammar Patterns
the smoothness of ((sth.)) (the quality of being smooth) The smoothness of the wood was surprising.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evenness, sleekness, fluency; Antonyms: roughness, unevenness
Etymology
From 'smooth' + '-ness' (a suffix forming nouns from adjectives, indicating a state or quality).
Memory Tips
The '-ness' suffix turns the adjective 'smooth' into a noun describing the quality of being smooth.