vastness

Meanings

• adjective

  Extreme or limitless size or scope.

  - "The universe's vastness is beyond our comprehension."
  - "The ocean's vastness is awe-inspiring."

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Synonyms

enormity , immensity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vastness
chasm , rhythm , psalm , calm , balm

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Variants

List of all variants of vastness that leads to same result
vast , vaster , vastest , vastness , vastnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French vast, from Latin vastus, meaning 'spacious, empty, vast'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known structure in the universe is the Boötes void, which is a region of space that is virtually devoid of galaxies and stars.

2. The human brain can only comprehend a limited amount of information at one time, known as the 'magic number seven plus or minus two'. This is why vastness can be overwhelming and awe-inspiring.

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Related Concepts

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1. infinity: Vastness and infinity are related concepts, as both refer to something that is limitless in size or scope.

2. sublime: The experience of vastness can be described as sublime, which refers to something that is awe-inspiring and overwhelming.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, vastness is often used to describe the scale and scope of nature or the universe. It can evoke feelings of awe, wonder, and insignificance. In art, vast landscapes or seascapes can be used to convey a sense of the sublime.

How to Memorize "vastness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a vast, open landscape, such as a desert or an ocean. Visualize the endless expanse and the feeling of smallness it evokes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vastness' with words like 'endless', 'limitless', and 'sublime' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Vastness is an endless, limitless expanse' to help remember the definition.

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