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 Furthermore, the carbonation can create a sensation of fullness, which may help reduce overall calorie intake. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 1 July 2024 Levels of the hormone rise slowly, then spike to signal fullness. Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 June 2024 What’s more, this grief has driven them both, in separate ways, into the arms of groups who do not care for their fullness as individuals and exacerbate their internal conflicts. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 June 2024 Laurie also had an elevated heart rate, abdominal fullness and bowel sounds, according to a nurse’s note, the suit states. Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 4 June 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 7 Jul. 2024.

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