breadth
Translation
breadth, width, scope
Examples
We measured the breadth of the river.
We measured the breadth of the river.
He has a great breadth of knowledge.
He has a great breadth of knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) breadth of ((sth.)) the range or extent of (sth.) He has a great breadth of knowledge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: width, scope, range; Antonyms: narrowness
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'broad'. The suffix '-th' forms nouns of state or quality (e.g., long -> length, wide -> width).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the noun form of 'broad'. The question 'How broad is it?' is answered by its 'breadth'.