[f. as prec. + -NESS.] Conspicuous state or quality.
1662. Boyle, Style Scriptures, Ep. Ded. Their Writings attract More Readers by the Author’s Conspicuousnesse.
1851. Ruskin, Stones Ven., I. xx. § 5. The forwardness and conspicuousness of the sharp armorial forms.
1885. F. Temple, Relat. Relig. & Sci., iv. 120. The beauty of flowers is far more than mere conspicuousness of colours.
