immensity
Americannoun
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vastness; enormous extent.
the immensity of the Roman empire.
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the state or condition of being immense.
noun
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the state or quality of being immense; vastness; enormity
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enormous expanse, distance, or volume
the immensity of space
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informal a huge amount
an immensity of wealth
Etymology
Origin of immensity
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word immēnsitās. See immense, -ity
Example Sentences
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It’s presented a quiet challenge among the parents in the immensity of this moment: How do you talk to a second grader about what’s unfolding around them?
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026
The CX-90 steps away from the brink of immensity, which I think is a good thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
"I don't think I quite understood the immensity of winning an Olympic gold and what it meant," Scott continued.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025
Given the immensity of the challenges, Boeing can’t afford to grant its next leader a long learning curve.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024
Most of Chicago felt the same way that Claire did — exhausted, stunned by the immensity of the damage, lost and alone.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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