betterness means the state or quality of being better; superiority. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
From Middle English betternes. Equivalent to better + -ness.
noun
- The state or quality of being better; superiority.“And how in the first place do you want to live in a better country when you yourself aren’t trying to be that betterness, when you’re willingly surrendering your right to shape that country?”
- The result or product of being better.
- The amount by which a precious metal exceeds the standard of fineness.