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capaciousness|kəˈpeɪʃəsnɪs|
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The quality of being capacious; the power of holding or containing; largeness, roominess, wide extent. Cf. capacity.
1642T. Goodwin Heart of Christ 129 There is..a greater capaciousnesse, vastnesse, and also quicknesse in his affections. 1658Rowland Moufet's Theat. Ins. 1109 What thou speakest of the capaciousness of the place. 1685H. More Paralip. Prophet. 169 By reason of the vast difference in their capaciousnesses. 1858Hawthorne Fr. & It. Jrnls. I. 297 The vast capaciousness within St. Peter's is thrown away. 1874Pusey Lent. Serm. 98 We..gain..larger capaciousness for His endless Infinite love. |