immensity
Translation
immensity, vastness, enormity
Examples
He was struck by the immensity of the universe.
He was struck by the immensity of the universe.
The immensity of the task was overwhelming.
The immensity of the task was overwhelming.
Grammar Patterns
the immensity of ((sth.)) the great size or scale of (sth.). He was struck by the immensity of the universe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vastness, hugeness, enormity
Etymology
From Latin `immensitas`, from `immensus` 'immeasurable'. The `-ity` suffix forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
'Immensity' is the noun form of 'immense'. It's the quality of being im-measurable.