largeness

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒnəs/

//ˈlɑːd͡ʒnəs// noun

"largeness" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“largeness” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Liberality; generosity.

Key facts for largeness
PropertyValue
Headwordlargeness
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈlɑːd͡ʒnəs/
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “largeness” sits in English frequency

largeness falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for largeness is 9 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈlɑːd͡ʒnəs/. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for largeness, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Etymologically, the entry records: From large + -ness. The correct English form is largeness, spelled L-A-R-G-E-N-E-S-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Liberality; generosity.
  2. 2
    The property of being physically large.
  3. 3
    The quality of not being limited or constrained; having great scope.

Etymology

From large + -ness.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "largeness"?
"largeness" is spelled L-A-R-G-E-N-E-S-S. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈlɑːd͡ʒnəs/.
What does "largeness" mean?
As a noun, "largeness" means: Liberality; generosity.
How do you pronounce "largeness"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "largeness" is /ˈlɑːd͡ʒnəs/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "largeness"?
From large + -ness. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “largeness”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is L-A-R-G-E-N-E-S-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈlɑːd͡ʒnəs/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list