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narrowness

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the property of being narrow; having little width

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    The narrowness of the road.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior

    noun.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a restriction of range or scope

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    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.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. a small margin

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    The landslide he had in the electoral college obscured the narrowness of a victory based on just 43% of the popular vote.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. The condition or quality of being narrow.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

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