amplitude

English

/ˈæm.plɪ.tud/

noun
Definitions
  • The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
  • (mathematics) The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
  • (physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.
  • (astronomy) 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.
  • (astronomy) 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.
  • (firearms) The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French amplitude derived from Latin amplitūdō affix from English ample.

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