NOUN | attribute | narrowness | the property of being narrow |
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cognition | narrowness, narrow-mindedness | an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior | |
cognition | narrowness | a restriction of range or scope | |
attribute | narrowness, narrow margin, slimness | a small margin |
Sounds | neh'rownahs | |
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Rhymes | abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs... |
Meaning | The property of being narrow; having little width. | |
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Example | "the narrowness of the road" | |
Narrower | fineness, thinness | The property of being very narrow or thin |
Broader | width, breadth | The extent of something from side / side to side / side |
Opposite | wideness, broadness | The property of being wide |
Spanish | angostura, estrechez | |
Catalan | estretor | |
Adjectives | narrow | not wide |
Meaning | An inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior. | |
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Synonym | narrow-mindedness | |
Narrower | parochialism | A limitation of views / views or interests like that defined by a local parish |
pettiness | narrowness of mind or ideas or views | |
provincialism | A lack of sophistication | |
sectarianism, denominationalism | A narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination | |
Broader | intolerance | unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs |
Opposite | broad-mindedness | An inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior |
Spanish | estrechez de miras | |
Adjectives | narrow | lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view |
Meaning | A restriction of range or scope. | |
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Broader | restriction, limitation | A principle that limits the extent of something |
Spanish | estrechez | |
Adjectives | narrow | limited in size or scope |
Meaning | A small margin. | |
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Example | "the landslide he had in the electoral college obscured the narrowness of a victory based on just 43% of the popular vote" | |
Synonyms | narrow margin, slimness | |
Broader | margin | An amount beyond the minimum necessary |
Adjectives | narrow | very limited in degree |
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