deadness

== English == === Alternative forms === deadnesse (obsolete) === Etymology === From dead + -ness. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdɛdnəs/ === Noun === deadness (usually uncountable, plural deadnesses) (philosophy) The state of not being alive; lifelessness. A lack of elasticity. A lack of sparkle in a fizzy drink. A lack of animation in a person. ==== Synonyms ==== inertness inanimateness inelasticity