HyperDic: narrowness

English > 4 senses of the word *narrowness*:
NOUN	attribute	narrowness	the property of being narrow
	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

narrowness > pronunciation
Sounds	neh'rownahs
Rhymes	abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...

English > *narrowness*: 4 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	The property of being narrow; having little width.
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

English > *narrowness*: 4 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning	An inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior.
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

English > *narrowness*: 4 senses > noun 3, cognition
Meaning	A restriction of range or scope.
Examples	"the problem with achievement tests is the narrowness they impose on students" "the attraction of the book is precisely its narrowness of focus" "frustrated by the narrowness of people's horizons"
Broader	restriction, limitation	A principle that limits the extent of something
Spanish	estrechez
Adjectives	narrow	limited in size or scope

English > *narrowness*: 4 senses > noun 4, attribute
Meaning	A small margin.
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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