Breadth: meaning, definitions and examples

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breadth

[ bredθ ]

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measurement

The extent or measurement of something from side to side; width.

Synonyms

extent, span, width

Examples of usage

The breadth of the table is 3 feet.
The breadth of the river is 20 meters.

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range

The range or scope of something; wide extent.

Synonyms

extent, range, scope

Examples of usage

The breadth of his knowledge is impressive.
The breadth of opportunities in this field is vast.

Translations

Translations of the word "breadth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 largura

🇮🇳 चौड़ाई

🇩🇪 Breite

🇮🇩 lebar

🇺🇦 ширина

🇵🇱 szerokość

🇯🇵 幅

🇫🇷 largeur

🇪🇸 anchura

🇹🇷 genişlik

🇰🇷 폭

🇸🇦 عرض

🇨🇿 šířka

🇸🇰 šírka

🇨🇳 宽度

🇸🇮 širina

🇮🇸 breidd

🇰🇿 ені

🇬🇪 სიგანე

🇦🇿 genişlik

🇲🇽 anchura

Word origin

The word 'breadth' originated from the Old English word 'bræde', which meant 'breadth, width'. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. The concept of breadth has been important in various fields such as mathematics, geography, and literature, representing the wide extent or measurement of something.