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amplitude

noun
/ˈæm.plɪ.tud/US

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin amplus Proto-Indo-European *-tu- Proto-Indo-European *-d- Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Italic *tūdō Latin -tūdō Latin amplitūdōder. Middle French amplitudebor. English amplitude Borrowed from Middle French amplitude, from Latin amplitūdō, from amplus (“large”). By surface analysis, ample + -itude.

  1. derived from amplitūdō
  2. borrowed from amplitude

Definitions

  1. The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth

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

    • The cathedral of Lincoln […] is a magnificent structure, proportionable to the amplitude of the diocese.
    • amplitude of mind
    • amplitude of comprehension

  2. The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially…

    The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.

  3. The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.

  4. ›+ 5 more definitions

    1. The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or…

      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.

    2. The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical…

      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.

    3. The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown

      The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.

    4. The range of motion of the gymnast's body while performing a skill.

    5. The range of environmental conditions in which an organism can survive.

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Derived

amplitudal, amplitude modulation, amplitudeologist, amplitudeology, amplitude spectroscopy, amplituhedron, probability amplitude, semiamplitude, superamplitude

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