magnitude

Meanings

• Noun

  The size, amount, or extent of something.

  - "The magnitude of the problem is greater than we anticipated."
  - "The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 8.5 on the Richter scale."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with magnitude
magnanimous , magnate , magnify , magnolia

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Variants

List of all variants of magnitude that leads to same result
magnitude , magnitudes , absolute magnitude , absolute magnitudes , apparent magnitude , apparent magnitudes , order of magnitude

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Etymology

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From the Latin word magnitudo, meaning 'greatness' or 'size'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known object in the universe is believed to be a quasar called S5 0014+81, which has a magnitude of approximately -27.

2. The smallest measurable magnitude is that of a single photon, which has a magnitude of 0.

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Related Concepts

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1. magnitude scale: A numerical or graphical representation of the size or extent of something, such as the Richter scale for measuring earthquakes.

2. magnitude estimation: A method of measuring subjective magnitude, such as asking people to rate the intensity of a stimulus on a scale.

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Culture

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In literature, magnitude is often used to describe the grandeur or scale of a situation or idea. In art, it can refer to the physical size of a work or the impact it has on the viewer. In music, it can describe the intensity or scope of a composition.

How to Memorize "magnitude"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, expansive scene or object to represent the concept of magnitude.
   - Visualize a number line increasing in size to represent larger and larger magnitudes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'magnitude' with the idea of 'size' or 'extent'.
   - Think of the word 'magnificent' and its association with grandeur or greatness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MAGA' to remember 'Magnitude is a measure of Greatness and Size'.
   - Create a mental image of a large, magnified object to help remember the concept.

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