Length: meaning, definitions and examples

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length

[ lɛŋθ ]

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measurement

The measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions of a body.

Synonyms

extent, longness, measurement

Examples of usage

The length of the room is 20 feet.
She measured the length of the river using a tape measure.

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duration

The amount of time taken to complete an activity or event.

Synonyms

duration, period, time

Examples of usage

The length of the movie is 2 hours.
I was surprised by the length of the meeting.

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distance

A piece or stretch of something; the distance between two points.

Synonyms

distance, extent, span

Examples of usage

The length of the journey was exhausting.
He determined the length of the field for the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "length" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comprimento

🇮🇳 लंबाई

🇩🇪 Länge

🇮🇩 panjang

🇺🇦 довжина

🇵🇱 długość

🇯🇵 長さ

🇫🇷 longueur

🇪🇸 longitud

🇹🇷 uzunluk

🇰🇷 길이

🇸🇦 طول

🇨🇿 délka

🇸🇰 dĺžka

🇨🇳 长度

🇸🇮 dolžina

🇮🇸 lengd

🇰🇿 ұзындық

🇬🇪 სიგრძე

🇦🇿 uzunluq

🇲🇽 longitud

Word origin

The word 'length' originated from the Old English word 'lengþu', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'langitho'. It has been used in various contexts related to measurement, duration, and distance throughout history. The concept of length has been fundamental in mathematics, physics, and everyday life, influencing fields such as architecture, engineering, and navigation.