extensity

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By extensity is meant the space-differences of sensations.

From The Mind and Its Education by Betts, George Herbert

This it cannot do if confined to an insignificant spot; it must be given extensity.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

It will be found that form is essentially extended, inseparable as it is from the extensity of the becoming which has materialized it in the course of its flow.

From Creative Evolution by Mitchell, Arthur

He is well aware of the results of "the breach between quality and quantity," between true duration and pure extensity.

From Bergson and His Philosophy by Gunn, John Alexander

This catholic spirit of friendliness is delightful and attractive in many ways, but it has its drawbacks; it is not possible perhaps to have both extensity and intensity of emotion. 

From The Vagabond in Literature by Rickett, Arthur