The brightness a star would have if not attenuated by distance or intervening gas or dust. As opposed to apparent brightness which it has as measured at a distance.

plural of intrinsic brightness

plural of apparent brightness

(astronomy) The brightness of a star as measured by an observer, as opposed to its intrinsic brightness when corrected for distance or absorption.

The quality of being bright. / The perceived luminance of an object. / Intelligence, cleverness.

Synonym of Tomb Sweeping Day

plural of brightness