Fulness is a variant spelling of the word "fullness", which means the state of being full or complete. The IPA phonetic transcription for "fulness" is /ˈfʊlnəs/, with stress on the first syllable. The "f" sound in "fulness" is pronounced like "fuh", while the "u" sounds like "uh". The final "ness" is pronounced as "nəs", with the stress on the first syllable. While "fulness" is a legitimate spelling of the word, "fullness" is more commonly used in modern English.
Fulness is a noun derived from the adjective "full", and it refers to the state or condition of being completely filled, abundant, or complete. It can be understood as the quality of lacking nothing and possessing all that is required or desired.
In a physical sense, fulness implies the state when a container, space, or object is entirely occupied or packed with its maximum quantity or capacity. For example, when a bottle is filled to the brim with water, it can be said to have fulness. Similarly, a cupboard or a room that has all its available space taken up with items can be described as being in a state of fulness.
Beyond its literal usage, fulness can also have metaphorical or abstract meanings. It can refer to a person or an entity being brimming with qualities like vitality, energy, enthusiasm, or knowledge. For instance, when someone exhibits a fulness of joy, it means they are experiencing an overwhelming excess of happiness or delight. In a spiritual or philosophical context, fulness signifies a state of completeness or perfection, often associated with transcendental or higher realms of existence.
Overall, fulness encompasses the essence of plenitude, repletion, or wholeness, whether in a physical, emotional, intellectual, or even spiritual sense. It denotes the quality of being filled, satiated, or satisfied to the utmost extent.
State of being filled so as to leave no part vacant; completeness; plenty; extent; loudness.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "fulness" is derived from the Old English word "fullnes", which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic word *fullnō. This Proto-Germanic root "*fullnō" meant "fullness" or "fulness". The word has remained relatively unchanged in its spelling and meaning throughout its etymological history.