Greatness
Pronunciation
Origin
Old English greátnes.
Full definition of greatness
Noun
greatness
(countable and uncountable; plural greatnesss)- The state, condition, or quality of being great; as, greatness of size, greatness of mind, power, etc.Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em. — Shakespeare
- 2012, June 29, Kevin Mitchell, Roger Federer back from Wimbledon 2012 brink to beat Julien Benneteau, He showed his greatness when it mattered, but his occasional weakness too. All of a sudden there is doubt about his chances, after a seamless start. He has a lot to prove now, even if he will be buoyed by his effort.
- (obsolete): Pride; haughtiness.It is not of pride or greatness that he cometh not aboard your ships. — Francis Bacon.