What does "amplitude" mean?

The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

What is a synonym for "amplitude"?

Common synonyms include: abundance, affluence, amount, ample sufficiency, ampleness, antinode.

//ˈæm.plɪ.tud// noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Noun

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The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude. countable, uncountable
"The cathedral of Lincoln […] is a magnificent structure, proportionable to the amplitude of the diocese."
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greatness of magnitude wordnet
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The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic. countable, uncountable
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the property of copious abundance wordnet
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The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies. countable, uncountable

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(physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave wordnet
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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
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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
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The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range. countable, uncountable
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The range of motion of the gymnast's body while performing a skill. countable, uncountable
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The range of environmental conditions in which an organism can survive. countable, uncountable