broadness
broadness Lexical Profile
broadness Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The state or quality of having great physical width or expanse from side to side.
"The swimmer was known for his impressive height and the remarkable broadness of his shoulders."
Wide scope, inclusiveness, or generality of range, appeal, or intellectual outlook.
"Critics praised the curriculum for the broadness of its historical perspective."
The quality of being strongly marked, unsubtle, or coarse in speech, accent, or humor.
"The actor toned down the broadness of his regional accent so international audiences could understand him easily."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'breadth' is the more common and idiomatic noun for both physical width and figurative scope, 'broadness' is often preferred when describing the noticeable quality of an accent, a smile, or coarseness of humor.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English brādnes ('width, spaciousness, extent'), formed from brād ('broad, wide') and the noun suffix -nes ('-ness').