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wholeness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈhoʊlnəs/

KK: /ˈhoʊlnəs/

noun
Definition

The state or quality of being complete and undivided.


Example

The artist aimed to express a sense of wholeness in her painting.


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been thinking a lot about the concept of wholeness lately.
Sloth B
That's interesting! What made you start reflecting on that?
Sloth A
I guess I just feel like finding wholeness in life is really important.
Sloth B
I totally agree. It helps us stay balanced and happy.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unity
completeness
integrity
Antonyms
fragmentation
division
incompleteness
Root Explanation

Wholeness → It is formed from "whole" (from Old English *hal*, meaning entire or uninjured) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "wholeness" refers to the state of being whole or complete.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'whole' meaning entire or complete, and remember that 'wholeness' describes the quality of being whole.

Visually Confused Words
wheyness
whenness
soleness
holiness
holeless
haleness
swollenness
hostileness
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