Trimness

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The state of having a slim, lean, or slender physique ; the quality of being neat, tidy, and well-organized
2. Slenderness of build or figure ; neatness and orderliness in appearance or arrangement
3. The condition of being thin and fit ; the characteristic of being smart, compact, and well-kept

Etymology: "Trimness" is a plain compound: the adjective "trim" (neat, in good order, slim) with the suffix "-ness", which turns an adjective into a noun for a quality. The suffix itself has a long pedigree, descending from a Proto-Germanic formation and reaching English through Old English "-nes" and Middle English "-nesse", so the ending is far older than the adjective it attaches to. "Trim" is the older and more interesting half. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages in senses about being fitting, well-arranged or in proper condition, and that sense of readiness and tidiness is what "trimness" carries. Formed this way, the noun names the state of being trim rather than a particular object or action, so it reads as a quality that can be observed in a person, a garden or a ship.

Synonyms: neatness, orderliness, tidiness

Antonyms: messiness, disorder