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breadth

/bɹɛdθ/
Meanings
  • noun

    The extent or range of something; the total extent of something in a particular direction.

  • noun

    A measure of the size or extent of something; a great or extensive range or degree.

Pronunciation
  1. /bɹɛdθ/



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Synonyms

width , extent , range , scope , size
Rhymes
Words rhyming with breadth
depth , length , width
Variants
List of all variants of breadth that leads to same result
breadth , breadths , breadthwise , hair's breadth , the length and breadth of
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English breð, from brean to break, spread, extend, from Proto-Germanic *bradan, from PIE *bhregh- 'to spread'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'breadth' is often used in the context of education, particularly in the phrase 'a broad education'.

  2. The term 'breadth' is also used in mathematics to refer to the width of a distribution.

Related Concepts
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  1. Width: Breadth and width are related concepts, as they both refer to the extent or range of something in different directions.

  2. Depth: Breadth and depth are also related concepts, as they both refer to the extent or range of something, but in different dimensions.

Culture
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Breadth is a concept that has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of human experiences and personal growth. For instance, in John Keats' poem 'Ode to a Nightingale', the poet expresses a longing for 'eternity' and 'infinity', which can be interpreted as a desire for a vast or boundless 'breadth' of experience.

How to Memorize "breadth"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize 'breadth', imagine a vast landscape or an open sea, extending as far as the eye can see.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'breadth' with the feeling of expansiveness or spaciousness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'B Reads Extensively' to remember the meaning of 'breadth'.

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