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1. The quality or state of the achromatic colour of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
   - white
    
2. The state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil
   - purity, pureness, sinlessness, innocence
    
3. Lightness or fairness of complexion
   "only the whiteness of her cheeks gave any indication of the stress from which she was suffering"

Derived forms: whitenesses

See also: white

Type of: achromatic color [US], achromatic colour [Brit, Cdn], complexion, condition, skin color [US], skin colour [Brit, Cdn], status

Encyclopedia: Whiteness Whiteness, Shetland