same|ness

same|ness
same|ness «SAYM nihs», noun.
1. the condition or quality of being the same; exact likeness.
2. lack of variety; tiresomeness: »

It seems that giants in industry are taking refuge in sameness (Atlantic).

SYNONYM(S): uniformity, monotony.

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  • self´same´ness — self|same «SEHLF SAYM», adjective. very same; identical: »We study the selfsame books that you do. A bird sings the selfsame song, with never a fault in its flow (Thomas Hardy). –self´same´ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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