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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNarrowness
/ˈnær.oʊ.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or state of being small in width or limited in extent.
"The narrowness of the alley made it impossible for cars to pass." - 2
Lack of breadth or liberality in views, sympathies, or application; limited scope.
"The narrowness of his worldview prevented him from understanding other cultures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'nearu' meaning confined or strict, combined with the nominal suffix '-nes'. Over centuries, the term evolved to encompass both physical limitation in physical dimensions and abstract restrictiveness in perspective or scope.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Narrowness" is said worldwide
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étroitesse
Transliteration: etʁotɛs
"L'étroitesse de la rue compliquait la circulation."
Enge
Transliteration: ɛŋə
"Die Enge des Raumes war erdrückend."
ristrettezza
Transliteration: ristretˈtettsa
"La ristrettezza del passaggio rallentava il passo."
estrechez
Transliteration: estɾeˈtʃes
"La estrechez del camino impedía el paso."
estreiteza
Transliteration: estɾejˈtezɐ
"A estreiteza da sala limitava os móveis."
संकुचितता
Transliteration: sankuchitata
"विचारों की संकुचितता प्रगति में बाधक है।"
狭窄
Transliteration: xiázhái
"这条街道的狭窄导致了交通堵塞。"
협소함
Transliteration: hyeopsoham
"방의 협소함 때문에 가구를 줄여야 했다."
狭さ
Transliteration: semasa
"部屋の狭さが不便でした。"
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