Flatness meaning

What does “flatness” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“flatness” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the property of having two dimensions.

flatness

noun

  1. the property of having two dimensions

  2. a want of animation or brilliance

    “the almost self-conscious flatness of Hemingway's style”

  3. a deficiency in flavor

    “it needed lemon juice to sharpen the flatness of the dried lentils”

  4. the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

  5. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

    “the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University