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Definition of vastness

vastness

/ˈvæst.nəs/
vast · ness
Adverb:vastly
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Plural:vastnesses
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Adjective:vast
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being immense, boundless, or of very great size, extent, or degree.

Example

"The sheer vastness of the observable universe continues to astonish modern astronomers."

2

An immense, open, and seemingly limitless space or expanse.

Example

"Early explorers crossed the frozen vastness of the Arctic tundra in search of a northern sea route."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the adjective 'vast' (from Latin 'vastus', meaning immense, extensive, or desolate) combined with the Old English native suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vastness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vastness
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