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Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.

Class II.

Class II. Words Relating to Space
Section I. Space in General
  1. Abstract Space
    Space.
    Inextension.
    Region.
    Place.
  2. Relative Space
    Situation.
    Location.
    Displacement.
  3. Existence in Space
    Presence.
    Absence.
    Inhabitant.
    Abode.
    Contents.
    Receptacle.
Section II. Dimensions
  1. General Dimensions
    Size.
    Littleness.
    Expansion.
    Contraction.
    Distance.
    Nearness.
    Interval.
    Contiguity.
  2. Linear Dimensions
    Length.
    Shortness.
    Breadth, Thickness.
    Narrowness, Thinness.
    Layer.
    Filament.
    Height.
    Lowness.
    Depth.
    Shallowness.
    Summit.
    Base.
    Verticality.
    Horizontality.
    Pendency.
    Support.
    Parallelism.
    Obliquity.
    Inversion.
    Crossing.
  3. Centrical Dimensions
    1. General
      Exteriority.
      Interiority.
      Centrality.
      Covering.
      Lining.
      Investment.
      Divestment.
      Circumjacence.
      Interjacence.
      Circumscription.
      Outline.
      Edge.
      Inclosure.
      Limit.
    2. Special
      Front
      Rear.
      Laterality.
      Contraposition.
      Dextrality.
      Sinistrality.
Section III. Form
  1. General Form
    Form.
    Amorphism.
    Symmetry.
    Distortion
  2. Special Form
    Angularity.
    Curvature.
    Straightness.
    Circularity.
    Convolution.
    Rotundity.
  3. Superficial Form
    Convexity.
    Flatness.
    Concavity.
    Sharpness.
    Bluntness.
    Smoothness.
    Roughness.
    Notch.
    Fold.
    Furrow.
    Opening.
    Closure.
    Perforator.
    Stopper.
Section IV. Motion
  1. Motion in General
    Motion.
    Quiescence.
    Journey.
    Navigation.
    Traveler.
    Mariner.
    Aëronaut.
    Transference.
    Carrier.
    Vehicle.
    Ship.
  2. Degrees of Motion
    Velocity.
    Slowness.
  3. Motion Conjoined with Force
    Impulse.
    Recoil.
  4. Motion with Reference to Direction
    Direction.
    Deviation.
    Precession.
    Sequence.
    Progression.
    Regression.
    Propulsion.
    Traction.
    Approach.
    Recession.
    Attraction.
    Repulsion.
    Convergence.
    Divergence.
    Arrival.
    Departure.
    Ingress.
    Egress.
    Reception.
    Ejection.
    Food.
    Excretion.
    Insertion.
    Extraction.
    Passage.
    Overrun.
    Shortcoming.
    Ascent.
    Descent.
    Elevation.
    Depression.
    Leap.
    Plunge.
    Circuition.
    Rotation.
    Evolution.
    Oscillation.
    Agitation.