greatness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being excellent or exceptional.

  - "The greatness of his achievements was beyond comparison."
  - "The greatness of the Roman Empire is still studied today."

• noun

  A state of supreme bliss or happiness.

  - "He reached a state of greatness after winning the lottery."
  - "The greatness of God is beyond human understanding."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greatness
magnificence , applause , elaborance , awe , majesty

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Variants

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greatness , greatnesses , the stuff of greatness

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Etymology

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Old English 'great' (adjective) and 'greatness' (noun), from 'gretan' meaning 'call out, cry out'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'greatness' is used more frequently in academic and formal writing than in everyday speech.

2. The term 'great power' is often used to describe countries or organizations with significant political or economic influence.

3. The concept of greatness has been explored in literature, such as Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and Dante's 'Divine Comedy'.

4. The Great Wall of China is a symbol of Chinese greatness and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Related Concepts

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1. excellence: A state or quality of being outstanding or exceptional in ability, quality, or performance.

2. superlative: A word or phrase that expresses the highest degree or quality.

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Culture

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Greatness is a concept that has been explored extensively in various cultures and historical periods. In ancient Greece, greatness was often associated with heroic deeds and achievements. In medieval Europe, greatness was linked to nobility and chivalry. In modern times, greatness is often equated with success, wealth, or power.

How to Memorize "greatness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object that embodies greatness, such as a famous leader or a beautiful sunset.
   - Imagine the feeling of achieving greatness and the pride that comes with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'greatness' with words like 'excellence', 'superlative', and 'achievement'.
   - Think of a time when you felt truly great or accomplished something great.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Greatness is a state of Grace and Elegance' or 'Growing, Reaching, Achieving, Transcending Excellence'.

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