Commodiousness

/kəˈmoʊdiəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being spacious, comfortable, and conveniently arranged.

Etymology

From commodious plus -ness suffix. Commodious itself derives from Latin commodus (suitable, convenient). The noun form became common in English architectural writing by the 17th century.

Kelly Says

This word captures an entire philosophy: space itself as a form of wealth and status. In cramped medieval towns, 'commodiousness' was literally a luxury that only the rich could afford!

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