straightness

English

Etymology

From Middle English streightnes, equivalent to straight +‎ -ness. Cognate with Scots strauchtness, straichtness (“straightness”).

Noun

straightness (countable and uncountable, plural straightnesses)

1. (countable) The result or product of being straight.
2. (uncountable) The state or quality of being straight (especially in the sense of "heterosexual").

Synonyms

• heterosexuality

Antonyms

• gayness