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- [am-pli-tood, -tyood]
- /ˈæm plɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
- /ˈæm.plɪ.tjuːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-pli-tood, -tyood]
- /ˈæm plɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
Definitions of amplitude word
- variable noun amplitude In physics, the amplitude of a sound wave or electrical signal is its strength. 3
- uncountable noun amplitude Amplitude is the quality of being large in size or quantity. 3
- noun amplitude greatness of extent; magnitude 3
- noun amplitude abundance or copiousness 3
- noun amplitude breadth or scope, as of the mind 3
- noun amplitude the angular distance along the horizon measured from true east or west to the point of intersection of the vertical circle passing through a celestial body 3
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Origin of amplitude
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
From the Latin word amplitūdō, dating back to 1540-50. See ample, -i-, -tude
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Parts of speech for Amplitude
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amplitude popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
amplitude usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amplitude
noun amplitude
- breadth — The breadth of something is the distance between its two sides.
- volume — a collection of written or printed sheets bound together and constituting a book.
- width — extent from side to side; breadth; wideness.
- magnitude — size; extent; dimensions: to determine the magnitude of an angle.
- mass — the celebration of the Eucharist. Compare High Mass, Low Mass.
Antonyms for amplitude
noun amplitude
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
- smallness — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
- incompleteness — not complete; lacking some part.
- importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
- littleness — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
Top questions with amplitude
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