noun
immensity
Immensity (noun) means the quality of being extremely large or vast. Example: “Standing on the cliff, she was struck by the immensity of the ocean.”
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The quality of being extremely large or vast.
"Standing on the cliff, she was struck by the immensity of the ocean."
How to use immensity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being vast or enormous.
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Word forms
- Plural
- immensities
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Etymology
From Middle French immensité, built on "immense" plus "-ity."
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What does “immensity” mean?
The word “immensity” means the quality of being extremely large or vast. In plain terms, the state of being vast or enormous.
How do you use “immensity” in a sentence?
Here is “immensity” used in a sentence: “Standing on the cliff, she was struck by the immensity of the ocean.”
What part of speech is “immensity”?
“Immensity” is a noun.
Where does the word “immensity” come from?
The word “immensity” comes from Middle French. From Middle French immensité, built on "immense" plus "-ity.".
