betterness

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English betternes. Equivalent to better +‎ -ness. === Noun === betterness (countable and uncountable, plural betternesses) (uncountable) The state or quality of being better; superiority. (countable) The result or product of being better. (minting) The amount by which a precious metal exceeds the standard of fineness. ==== Antonyms ==== worseness