Definition

The condition of having an empty space inside something, making it not solid.

Example

The hollowness of the tree trunk made it easy for animals to live inside.

Conversation

Have you ever felt that hollowness inside after a breakup?

Yeah, it's such a strange feeling, like something important is missing.

Exactly! It's hard to explain that sense of hollowness to others.

Totally, sometimes it just takes time to fill that void.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hollowness → It is formed from "hollow" (from Old English *holh*, meaning a hole or cavity) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "hollowness" refers to the state of being hollow or having a cavity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hollow' as describing something with a 'hole' or 'cavity' and '-ness' indicating a state, so hollowness means the state of being hollow.

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