breadth

pronunciation

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Noun:

an ability to understand a broad range of topics
the extent of something from side to side

Word Origin

breadth: breadth: [16] Breadth was formed in the 16th century by adding the suffix -th (as in length) to the already existing noun brede ‘breadth’. This was an ancient formation, directly derived in prehistoric Germanic times from *braid-, the stem of broad. It came into Old English as brǣdu.=> broad

breadth (n.): 1520s, alteration of brede "breadth," from Old English brædu "breadth, width, extent," from bræd; probably by analogy of long/length.

Synonym

n.

open-mindedness broad-mindedness magnanimity liberalness latitude liberality

n.

calibre broadness diameter radius span wideness width

n.

free spaciousness vastness amplitude expansion largeness open opening space extension roominess expanse capaciousness immensity clearing extensiveness

n.

amount capacity volume area compass proportions measure scope content gauge extent magnitude fullness dimensions size quantity bulk sweep degree range

Antonym

n.

Example

1. It 's worth appreciating the breadth of the change microtasking represents .

2. That 's a hair 's breadth in astronomical terms .

3. However , the reader can train himself to figure out the accurate information from the breadth of opinions .

4. Why do you need this breadth of skills ?

5. The breadth of the pacific would seem to be sufficient protection from detectable health effects .

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