Meaning of greatness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡreɪtnəs/

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  1. Noun

    greatness

    Definitions

    1. the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance
  2. 2. unusual largeness in size or extent

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