noun
greatness
GRAYT-nuhs
noun
1
The quality of being great, distinguished, or exceptional.
"Historians still debate what made Napoleon's military greatness possible."
"She always believed she was destined for greatness."
How to Use Greatness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being truly great — outstanding, remarkable, or highly accomplished.
Common pairings
destined for greatness
achieve greatness
a sense of greatness
Word Forms
greatnesses plural
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Etymology
From Old English grēatnes, built from great plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.