Capaciousness

/kəˈpeɪʃəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being capacious; spaciousness, width, or the ability to hold large amounts.

Etymology

From capacious plus -ness, forming an abstract noun. Follows the standard English pattern of adjective-ness combinations to create quality nouns.

Kelly Says

The capaciousness of a building or a mind—this word lets you describe both physical space and intellectual openness with the same elegant term, which is why poets loved it.

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