extensity

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The Attributes of Sensation.—Sensations differ from each other in at least four respects; namely, quality, intensity, extensity, and duration.

From The Mind and Its Education by Betts, George Herbert

This catholic spirit of friendliness is delightful and attractive in many ways, but it has its drawbacks; it is not possible perhaps to have both extensity and intensity of emotion. 

From The Vagabond in Literature by Rickett, Arthur

He is well aware of the results of "the breach between quality and quantity," between true duration and pure extensity.

From Bergson and His Philosophy by Gunn, John Alexander

What is lacking in extensity of associative reproduction must be added in intensity.

From The Psychology of Beauty by Howes, Ethel Dench Puffer

Moreover, Shakespeare's knowledge was not only thus universal in being a knowledge of general groups and laws, but also in respect of its extensity.

From The Approach to Philosophy by Perry, Ralph Barton