foreignness Meaning & Definition
/ˈfɔɹən.nəs/
What Does Foreignness Mean?
As a noun, foreignness means The quality of being, appearing, or being perceived as foreign; exoticness, otherness. It can also mean A characteristic that indicates foreignness.
Foreignness: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɔɹən.nəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | curiousness and strangeness |
| Antonyms | nativeness |
| Plural | foreignnesses |
Foreignness Definition (Noun)
- The quality of being, appearing, or being perceived as foreign; exoticness, otherness.
- A characteristic that indicates foreignness.
Synonyms of Foreignness
Foreignness synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Foreignness
Foreignness in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
foreignness (countable and uncountable, plural foreignnesses)
Words That Rhyme With Foreignness
Origin of Foreignness
From foreign + -ness.
Foreignness Pronunciation
Foreignness is pronounced //ˈfɔɹən.nəs// and has 1 syllable.
Foreignness: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is foreignness?
Foreignness is a noun.
What is another word for foreignness?
You can replace foreignness with words such as curiousness and strangeness. See the full list of foreignness synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of foreignness?
The opposite of foreignness is nativeness.
What is the plural of foreignness?
The plural of foreignness is foreignnesses.