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extensity

[ik-sten-si-tee] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪ ti /






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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

Within the extensity that 'extreme' contains is contained the 'extreme' of intensity.

From The Will to Believe : and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy by James, William

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

This it cannot do if confined to an insignificant spot; it must be given extensity.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew




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