[f. as prec. + -NESS.] The quality of being capacious; the power of holding or containing; largeness, roominess, wide extent. Cf. CAPACITY.
1642. T. Goodwin, Heart of Christ, 129. There is … a greater capaciousnesse, vastnesse, and also quicknesse in his affections.
1658. Rowland, trans. Moufet’s Theat. Ins., 1109. What thou speakest of the capaciousness of the place.
1685. H. More, Paralip. Prophet., 169. By reason of the vast difference in their capaciousnesses.
1858. Hawthorne, Fr. & It. Jrnls., I. 297. The vast capaciousness within St. Peter’s is thrown away.
1874. Pusey, Lent. Serm., 98. We … gain greater grace and larger capaciousness for His endless Infinite love.
