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fullness

|full/ness|

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/ˈfʊlnəs/

(full)

completely filled

Base FormPluralComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
fullfullsfullerfullestfullnessfully
Etymology
Etymology Information

'fullness' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fullness,' where 'full' meant 'complete' and '-ness' was a suffix indicating a state or condition.

Historical Evolution

'fullness' changed from the Old English word 'fullness' and has largely retained its form and meaning in modern English.

Meaning Changes

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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