vastness

American  

[vast-nis] / ˈvæst nɪs /

noun

1. the fact or quality of being very great in extent, size, degree, amount, etc.; immensity or hugeness.

   Given the vastness of the country, improved infrastructure will have to precede any economic development.

   I was awestruck by the sheer vastness of her knowledge on the subject.

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Other Word Forms

• supervastness
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of vastness

First recorded in 1600–10; vast ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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vastness

An oversized island invites endless possibilities to prepare elaborate meals, present a delicious spread of provisions, or simply appreciate the vastness while sipping a morning coffee.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

After it reaches an orbit near that of the telescope, the robot must locate Swift across the vastness of space.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Simon Featherstone, co-chair of the Otford Society, said the project was designed to allow visitors to "visualise the sheer vastness of our solar system".

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

At this point, Venegas briefly glances at the rows of books inside the lending library, as if contemplating the vastness of human creativity.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

The camera guy almost loses his balance trying to pan the vastness of it.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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