narrowness

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the property of being narrow; having little width
  2. noun an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
  3. noun a restriction of range or scope

Etymology

From Middle English narwenesse; equivalent to narrow + -ness.

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