fullness

noun

full·​ness ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
variants or less commonly fulness
: the quality or state of being full
Phrases
in the fullness of time
: at some point : eventually

Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fullness was in the 14th century

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“Fullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fullness. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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