amplitude
Translation
amplitude, breadth, fullness
Examples
The amplitude of the sound wave is high.
The amplitude of the sound wave is high.
She was impressed by the amplitude of his knowledge.
She was impressed by the amplitude of his knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) amplitude ((of sth.)) the size or range of (sth.) The amplitude of the sound wave is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: magnitude, range, scope, breadth
Etymology
From Latin 'amplitudo' (breadth, greatness), from 'amplus' (large, spacious).
Memory Tips
Shares the root 'ampl-' with 'amplify'. Amplitude is the measure of that 'largeness', especially for waves or abstract qualities like knowledge.