An earthquake of magnitude 5 shook Tokyo.
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Magnitude
/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/
Synonyms for "magnitude" (234 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (47)
Adjective(5 words)
Noun(22 words)
absolute displacementabsolute valueabsolute valuesamountamount ofamountsamounts toamplitudesapparent brightnessbrightnesscardinalitycardinality of setcatalan forçacultural revolution impactdegreedegree of cultural lossdegree of deviancedegree of disorganizationdegree of illegalitydegree of unpredictability
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degree worddegrees
Strong matches (70)
diameterdimensiondimensionsdouble stardwarf starenormityenormousnessexpanseexpansionextensionextentfixed starforceformidablenessfullnessgaugegiant stargigantismgirthglobular cluster
Noun(22 words)
differ greatlydimsdisplacementseffect on performanceenormitiesextensivenessextentextent ofextentsforce valueheightshuman impactimmensitiesimmensitylenlevel of excitementlevel of irrationalitymagmathematical quantitymeasure
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measure effortmeasure energy
Adjective(5 words)
geometric quantitygreat extenthigher quantitymathematical measuremathematical norms
Preposition(1 words)
in size
Related words (117)
measurementmessier catalogmightmightinessmomentmomentousnessmuchnessneighborhoodneutron starngcnotenovanumbersopen clusterorderpithpleiadesplenitudepopulationpopulations
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powerprodigiousnessproportionproportionspulsarquantityquantumquasarquasi-stellar radio sourceradio starradiusrangereachred giant starrelative magnitudescalescopeseven sisterssignificancesignificationsizesky atlasspectrum-luminosity diagramspreadstarstar catalogstar chartstar cloudstar clusterstellar magnitudestrengthstupendousnesssubstancesumsupernovatour de forcetremendousnesstunevariable starvastnessvicinityvolumeweightweightinesswhite dwarf starwholewidth
Noun(38 words)
modmodulusmore intensemore massivelymore scalarmost intensenormof sizeorder of magnitudequantitiesquantities in sciencequantityquantity adjectivequantity ofquantità fisicarope tensionscalarscalarsscale conceptscientific quantity
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semantic effectsisesizesize adjectivesizeabilitysizessizingsomethingsstellar brightnesssystem sizethe valuetiresomenesstonnagevalvaluevalue with unitsvastnessvasts
Determiner(2 words)
more physical quantity valuemost physical quantity
Adjective(7 words)
numerical descriptor meaningnumerical valuephysical quantity valueradial displacementsroman numeral valuesscalar quantityscalar speed
Preposition(2 words)
to a greater extentto the extent
Adverb(1 words)
to some extent
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absolute, absolute displacement, absolute displacement magnitude, absolute magnitude, absolute value.
- Sentence evidence is available for magnitude, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "magnitude".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "magnitude"
Keep "magnitude" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "magnitude" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "magnitude", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "magnitude" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
10 entriesCollocations
6 entriesabsolute magnitudeapparent magnitudeearthquake magnitudemagnitude scalestar magnitudevector magnitude
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
I've never seen a pearl of such magnitude!
Source: tatoeba (54732)
This oil field used to produce an order of magnitude more oil as it does now.
Source: tatoeba (56550)
I hadn't realized the magnitude of the problems.
Source: tatoeba (254702)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "magnitude"?
Closest matches include absolute, absolute displacement, absolute displacement magnitude, absolute magnitude, absolute value.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "magnitude"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.