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flatness

/ˈflæt.nəs/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈflæt.nəs/

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A noun describing the quality or state of being flat, which can refer to a lack of physical dimension, dullness in appearance or animation, blandness in taste, low contrast in visual media, or a lack of energy and activity.

ruСуществительное, описывающее качество или состояние плоскости, которое может относиться к отсутствию физического измерения, тусклости во внешности или оживленности, пресности во вкусе, низкой контрастности в визуальных медиа или отсутствию энергии и активности.esSustantivo que designa la cualidad o estado de ser plano, pudiendo referirse a la falta de relieve o profundidad física, a la falta de viveza o interés, a la insipidez del sabor, al bajo contraste en medios visuales o a la ausencia de energía y dinamismo.frNom décrivant la qualité ou l'état d'être plat, pouvant se rapporter à l'absence de relief physique, au manque d'éclat ou de vivacité dans l'apparence, à l'absence de saveur dans le goût, à une faible contraste dans les médias visuels, ou à un manque d'énergie et d'activité.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand beschreibt, flach zu sein; es kann sich auf das Fehlen räumlicher Tiefe, auf Glanzlosigkeit im Aussehen, auf Fadheit im Geschmack, auf geringen Kontrast in visuellen Medien oder auf Energielosigkeit und Leblosigkeit beziehen.ptSubstantivo que descreve a qualidade ou o estado de ser plano, podendo referir-se à ausência de relevo ou de dimensão física, à falta de brilho ou vivacidade na aparência, à falta de sabor ou de graça, ao baixo contraste em mídias visuais ou à ausência de energia e atividade.zh名词,指平坦或平面的性质或状态,可指缺乏物理起伏或深度,也指外观单调乏味、食物味道平淡、视觉媒体对比度低,或缺乏活力与生气。arاسم يدل على صفة أو حالة الاستواء أو التسطيح، ويُستعمل كذلك بمعنى انعدام العمق أو الحيوية، أو فقدان التنوع والإثارة، أو خفوت التباين اللوني في الصور والوسائط البصرية.

  1. Two-dimensional property B2 formal

    The quality of having only two dimensions, lacking depth or curvature.

    • The flatness of the paper made it easy to draw on.
    • The map's flatness simplifies the representation of the terrain.
    • He measured the flatness of the surface with a level.

    ruДвумерное свойствоesbidimensionalidad, falta de profundidadfraplatissement (propriété d'être plan)deZweidimensionalitätptPropriedade bidimensionalzh二维特性arخاصية ثنائية الأبعاد

    Synonymes: planenesstwo-dimensionality

    Antonymes: concavityconvexitycurvaturedepthroundnesssolidity

  2. Lack of animation or brilliance C1 formal art

    A state of being dull, unexciting, or lacking in liveliness or sparkle.

    • The flatness of the performance disappointed the audience.
    • Her voice had a flatness that made the speech monotonous.
    • The painting's flatness failed to capture the artist's usual energy.

    ruОтсутствие живости и блескаesFalta de animación o brillofrmanque d'animation ou d'éclatdeMangel an Lebendigkeit und GlanzptFalta de vivacidade e brilhozh平淡无奇arفقدان الحيوية والتألق

    Synonymes: blandnessdullnessemptinessinsipiditylifelessnessmonotonystalenesstediumvapidness

    Antonymes: animationbrillianceenergyexcitementlivelinesssparklevibrancyvitality

  3. Deficiency in flavor B1 informal culinary

    The quality of having little or no taste; blandness.

    • The flatness of the soup was improved by adding salt and pepper.
    • He complained about the flatness of the soda after it went flat.
    • The dish suffered from a flatness due to a lack of spices.

    ruПресностьesFalta de saborfrFadeur, manque de saveurdeGeschmacklosigkeitptInsipidezzh平淡无味arطعم مسيخ

    Synonymes: blandnessflavorlessnessinsipidityinsipidnesssavorlessnesstastelessnessvapidityvapidness

    Antonymes: piquancytangtastinesszest

  4. Lack of contrast or gloss C1 formal art

    The property of having little contrast between light and dark areas, or lacking a shiny finish.

    • The flatness of the photograph made it look washed out.
    • The paint's flatness gave the wall a matte appearance.
    • He preferred a glossy finish over the flatness of the matte varnish.

    ruОтсутствие контраста или глянцаesFalta de contraste o brillofrManque de contraste ou de brillancedeMangel an Kontrast oder GlanzptFalta de contraste ou brilhozh缺乏对比或光泽arانعدام التباين أو اللمعان

    Synonymes: deadnessdullnesslusterlessness

    Antonymes: brilliancecontrastglosslustersheenshinevividness

  5. Inactivity or lack of energy B2 formal

    A state of being inactive or showing an unusual lack of energy or enthusiasm.

    • The flatness of the economy led to a decrease in spending.
    • His flatness after the long journey was noticeable.
    • The team's flatness in the second half cost them the game.

    ruВялостьesFalta de energía o entusiasmofrMorosité, manque d'énergiedeAntriebslosigkeitptFalta de energiazh无精打采arفتور

    Synonymes: apathydullnessinertialethargylifelessnesslistlessnesssluggishnessstagnationtorpor

    Antonymes: activityenergyenthusiasmlivelinessvigor

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