fullness
|full/ness|
/ˈfʊlnəs/
(full)
completely filled
Etymology
'fullness' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fullness,' where 'full' meant 'complete' and '-ness' was a suffix indicating a state or condition.
'fullness' changed from the Old English word 'fullness' and has largely retained its form and meaning in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'the state of being full or complete,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being filled to capacity or having a large amount of something.
The fullness of the moon was a sight to behold.
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Noun 2
the quality of being complete or whole.
She felt a sense of fullness after completing the project.
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