amplitude
/ˈæm.plɪ.tud/
Frequency: 3.28 in modern English
Meaning
noun
The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "The cathedral of Lincoln […] is a magnificent structure, proportionable to the amplitude of the diocese."
- "amplitude of mind"
- "amplitude of comprehension"
- "As the two topped the ridge there burst on them the strong scarlet light of a red-curtained English inn. It stood sideways in the road, as if standing aside in the amplitude of hospitality."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: amplitude, amplitūdō
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/