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commodiousness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The state or quality of being commodious.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the capaciousness of Santa's bag astounded the child
  • roominess in this size car is always a compromise
  • his new office lacked the spaciousness that he had become accustomed to

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: capaciousness, roominess, spaciousness

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: largeness, bigness

Narrower terms: airiness, seating capacity

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English commodious Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English commodiousness From commodious + -ness.