different
adjective
not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar.
differentness
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a word derived from
different.
Example Sentences
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Like Coltrane’s jazz, the complexity and differentness of Dwarf Fortress are what make it difficult for those who aren’t already steeped in coding and gaming history to approach.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2019
They had enjoyed the activities and appreciated the differentness of the place: the Finnish tundra is another world from Surrey.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 22, 2019
Maybe that differentness calls for compassion — not another moral panic.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2015
"I identify with that feeling of separateness and differentness and oddness," he said.
From US News ● Apr. 15, 2015
I didn’t know that this was an early glimpse of something I was soon to see much more of: behind the dazzling talents and differentness, she was far more normal than I had realized.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
