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English noun: capaciousness

1. capaciousness (cognition) intellectual breadth


SamplesThe very capaciousness of the idea meant that agreement on fundamentals was unnecessary.
His unselfishness gave him great intellectual roominess.


Synonymsroominess


Broader (hypernym)breadth, comprehensiveness, largeness

2. capaciousness (attribute) spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building)


SamplesThe capaciousness of Santa's bag astounded the child.
Roominess in this size car is always a compromise.
His new office lacked the spaciousness that he had become accustomed to.


Synonymscommodiousness, roominess, spaciousness


Broader (hypernym)bigness, largeness


Narrower (hyponym)airiness, seating capacity









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