extensity
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By extensity is meant the space-differences of sensations.
From The Mind and Its Education by Betts, George Herbert
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
The extensity of a sensation depends on the number of nerve endings stimulated.
From The Mind and Its Education by Betts, George Herbert
Hence is derived the coloured presentation of Vision to which the character of extensity attaches.
From Essays Towards a Theory of Knowledge by Philip, Alexander
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