Definition of "flatness" []

• The state of being flat (noun)
• The state of being two-dimensional; planar : planarity (noun)
• The state of being bland : dullness (noun)
• Mattness, the quality of a painted surface which scatters or absorbs the light falling on it, so as to be substantially free from gloss or sheen (noun)
• Lack of bouquet and freshness of a wine, through too much aeration or infection with film yeasts (noun)

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• "My reservations about Mr. Galassi's translations have to do with a certain flatness of tone."
• "Whatever you were doing pursuant to flatness is a particular: it is its own witness."
• "'Sure, places like Facebook and MySpace and LinkedIn have their utility, but their flatness is a problem.'"