fullness

noun

full·​ness ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
variants or less commonly fulness
: the quality or state of being full
Phrases
in the fullness of time
: at some point : eventually

Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
Recent Examples on the Web These dishes highlight the resilience, joy, and power of a people while celebrating the ingredients that reflect the fullness of our ancestry. Omar Tate, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2024 Another major contributor to overactive bladder syndrome in both women and men is detrusor overactivity—erratic contractions of the bladder muscle that send false signals of fullness to the brain. Emily Underwood, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2024 On June 21, Luna will reach its peak of fullness in Capricorn, highlighting your value systems and sense of security. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 In triggering the feeling of fullness, these drugs also slow down the stomach and instances of severe gastroparesis, or stomach paralysis, are possible. Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for fullness 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fullness was in the 14th century

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“Fullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fullness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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