broadness
/'brɔ:dnis/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The quality or state of being broad; having great width or extent from side to side. This is the primary and most literal meaning, referring to physical dimensions. 2. Lack of specificity or detail; generality. This meaning refers to the quality of being broad in scope, range, or application, rather than narrow or precise.
Usage and Examples
- Literal (Physical Width):
- The broadness of the river made it impossible to swim across.
- He was impressed by the broadness of the athlete's shoulders.
- Figurative (Scope/Generality):
- The broadness of the question made it difficult to give a specific answer.
- We appreciate the broadness of your proposal, but we need more detailed plans.
Advanced Usage
- "Broadness of mind" or "broadness of view": This is an idiomatic use referring to a quality of being liberal, tolerant, or not limited in outlook. It suggests being open to many different ideas or perspectives.
- Her travels contributed to the broadness of her mind.
Variants and Related Words
- Broad (adjective): Having great width; covering a large number and wide scope of subjects or areas.
- a broad street; a broad range of skills
- Broaden (verb): To become or make something broader.
- Travel will broaden your horizons.
- Broadly (adverb): In a general way, without considering details; widely.
- Broadly speaking, the plan was a success.
Synonyms
- Width: The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
- Wideness: The state of being wide.
- Generality: The quality or state of being general rather than specific.
- Comprehensiveness: The quality of including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
Antonyms
- Narrowness: The quality or state of being narrow, limited, or restricted.
- Specificity: The quality of being precise, exact, or relating to a particular subject.
Noun
- the property of being wide; having great width