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Definition of narrowness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

narrowness

noun
 
/ˈnærəʊnəs/
 
/ˈnærəʊnəs/
[uncountable, singular]
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  1. the fact of measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length
    • The narrowness of the streets caused many traffic problems.
    opposite broadness
  2. the fact of only just being achieved or avoided
    • We were surprised by the narrowness of our victory.
  3. the fact of ignoring important issues or the opinions of other people
    • His attitudes show a certain narrowness of mind.
    opposite broadness
  4. the fact of being limited in variety or numbers
    • the narrowness of their interests
    opposite breadth (2)
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