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Definition of rotundness
rotundness
/roʊˈtʌnd.nəs/
ro · tund · ness
Adverb:rotundly
•Adjective:rotund
rotundness Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
The state or quality of being spherical, bulbous, or plump in shape, especially regarding a person's body.
Example
"The cheerful innkeeper was known across the village for his booming laugh and the jovial rotundness of his figure."
2
Resonance, richness, and fullness of tone in speech, singing, or musical sound.
Example
"The classical actor delivered the soliloquy with a remarkable rotundness of voice that filled the entire theater."
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Formed in English from the adjective 'rotund' plus the suffix '-ness'. The root 'rotund' derives from the Latin 'rotundus' ('round, circular, spherical'), which is closely related to 'rota' ('wheel').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rotundness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rotundness