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   narrowness

   /ˈnarəʊnəs/

   noun

   • 1. small width in relation to length: "the narrowness of the tunnels deters many from entering"
   • 2. limited extent, amount, or scope: "education has to compensate for the narrowness of local horizons"
   • ▪ limited willingness or ability to appreciate alternative views: "this distasteful reference revealed the narrowness of his outlook"
   • 3. the fact of a victory being achieved with only a small margin: "the narrowness of the vote shows there is everything to fight for"

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   What is narrowness noun?

   • the fact of being limited in variety or numbers Definition of narrowness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is the synonym of narrowness?

   • English Synonyms: more detail... narrowness: limitation; narrowness; prejudice; smallness; preconceived opinion; narrow mindedness; little-mindedness; tightness; stringency; slimness; narrow margin; narrow-mindedness. narrow: narrow; tight; small; cramped; narrow minded; narrow-minded; minute.

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   What does it mean if something is narrow?

   • Something that is narrow measures a very small distance from one side to the other, especially compared to its length or height. ...through the town's narrow streets. She had long, narrow feet. ...the narrow strip of land joining the peninsula to the rest of the island. If something narrows, it becomes less wide.

   NARROW definición y significado | Diccionario Inglés Collins

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   When was narrowness first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun narrowness is in the Old English period (pre-1150). narrowness is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: narrow adj., ‑ness suffix. narrowness, n.

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   Is coercion a narrower concept?

   • Coercion, she argues, is the narrower notion; coercion always undermines voluntariness but coercion is not always present when agreement is involuntary. As time went by, the search gradually narrowed. At times the reports range over a number of question areas, and at other times they are concerned with narrower themes.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › narrownessNARROWNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the quality of having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length: the narrowness of the twisting Cambridge streets. More examples. Fewer examples. The relative narrowness of the river means rowing crews sometimes get stuck behind slow moving novices.

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     having a small distance from one side to the other,...

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   narrowness. noun. /ˈnærəʊnəs/ [uncountable, singular] the fact of measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length. The narrowness of the streets caused many traffic problems. opposite broadness. Take your English to the next level.

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   noun. a restriction of range or scope. “the problem with achievement tests is the narrowness they impose on students”. “the attraction of the book is precisely its narrowness of focus”. “frustrated by the narrowness of people's horizons”. see more.

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   Sep 16, 2024 · 1. a. : of slender width. a long and narrow room. b. : of less than standard or usual width. a narrow sidewalk. c. of a textile : woven in widths usually less than 18 inches (46 centimeters) 2. : limited in size or scope. a narrow interpretation. 3. a. : illiberal (see illiberal sense b) in views or disposition : prejudiced.

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   having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length: a narrow bridge / passage / gap. a narrow face. narrow feet.

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   There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun narrowness, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishNARROWNESS - Definition in English - bab.la

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   limited extent, amount, or scope education has to compensate for the narrowness of local horizons a weakness of his work is the narrowness of the sources limited willingness or ability to appreciate alternative views this distasteful reference revealed the narrowness of his outlook narrowness of vision and understanding 3.