fullness

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun completeness over a broad scope
  2. noun the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing
  3. noun the condition of being filled to capacity

Etymology

From Middle English fulnesse, from Old English fulnes, fylnes, fyllnis (“completeness; abundance”), equivalent to full + -ness. Cognate with Old High German folnissi (“fullness”).

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