C1 adjective フォーマル

endentness

/ɛnˈdɛnt.nəs/

The quality or state of having a jagged, notched, or indented edge or surface. It specifically refers to the degree of serration or the structural depth of indentations in technical or geometric contexts.

例文

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1

The endentness of the mountain range was particularly striking against the clear blue sky.

The jaggedness of the mountain range was particularly striking against the clear blue sky.

2

Architectural plans must specify the required endentness of the decorative molding to ensure consistency.

Architectural plans must specify the required indentation level of the decorative molding to ensure consistency.

3

I noticed the endentness of the paper's edge, which made it look like it had been torn by hand.

I noticed the jaggedness of the paper's edge, which made it look like it had been torn by hand.

語族

名詞
endentness
Verb
endent
副詞
endently
形容詞
endent
関連
indentation
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'dent' like 'teeth.' Endentness is the quality of an edge having many teeth (notches).

クイックテスト

The geologists measured the ________ of the rock face to determine the rate of erosion over the last century.

正解!

正解は: endentness

例文

1

The endentness of the mountain range was particularly striking against the clear blue sky.

everyday

The jaggedness of the mountain range was particularly striking against the clear blue sky.

2

Architectural plans must specify the required endentness of the decorative molding to ensure consistency.

formal

Architectural plans must specify the required indentation level of the decorative molding to ensure consistency.

3

I noticed the endentness of the paper's edge, which made it look like it had been torn by hand.

informal

I noticed the jaggedness of the paper's edge, which made it look like it had been torn by hand.

4

In this study, endentness is used as a metric to quantify the surface area complexity of synthetic polymers.

academic

In this study, serration/indentation is used as a metric to quantify the surface area complexity of synthetic polymers.

5

The report highlights the endentness of the market's recovery, noting several sharp dips in performance.

business

The report highlights the jaggedness of the market's recovery, noting several sharp dips in performance.

語族

名詞
endentness
Verb
endent
副詞
endently
形容詞
endent
関連
indentation

よく使う組み合わせ

degree of endentness degree of indentation/jaggedness
visible endentness visible jaggedness
structural endentness structural indentation
calculate the endentness calculate the degree of serration
uniform endentness even indentation

よく使うフレーズ

endentness ratio

the ratio of indentations to a smooth surface area

surface endentness

the quality of being notched on a surface level

edge endentness

the degree of jaggedness on the border of an object

よく混同される語

endentness vs indebtedness

Indebtedness refers to the state of owing money, whereas endentness refers to physical notches or indentations.

📝

使い方のコツ

Endentness is a highly specialized, formal term used primarily in geometry, architecture, or descriptive sciences to define the physical property of being notched. It is rarely used in casual conversation where 'jaggedness' or 'indentation' would be preferred.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often mistake this word for 'indebtedness' due to the similar spelling. Additionally, it should only be used to describe physical or structural edges, not emotional states.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'dent' like 'teeth.' Endentness is the quality of an edge having many teeth (notches).

📖

語源

Derived from the Middle English 'endent' (to notch), originating from the Latin 'dens' meaning tooth.

文法パターン

uncountable noun often follows 'the' or a possessive adjective typically followed by the preposition 'of'

クイックテスト

The geologists measured the ________ of the rock face to determine the rate of erosion over the last century.

正解!

正解は: endentness

関連単語

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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