magnitude — the great size or extent of something; importance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the great size or extent of something; importance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/
Example Sentences
- The magnitude of my laziness on Monday morning cannot be measured by any scientific instrument.
- Scientists are still trying to understand the full magnitude of climate change.
- The magnitude of his surprise when he found pizza in the fridge was astronomical.
magnitude
NOUN[/ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/]
the great size or extent of something; importance
The earthquake reached a magnitude of 7.8.
Few people realized the magnitude of the project at first.
The magnitude of the disaster changed their attitude and inspired gratitude for every rescue worker.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'magnitudo', derived from 'magnus' meaning 'great' or 'large'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe greatness in size, extent, or importance.
Breakdown
magn- (great, large, from Latin magnus) + -itude (quality or state of, Latin suffix) = magnitude (the quality of being great in size or importance)
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📝Examples
“The magnitude of my laziness on Monday morning cannot be measured by any scientific instrument.”
“Scientists are still trying to understand the full magnitude of climate change.”
“The magnitude of his surprise when he found pizza in the fridge was astronomical.”
“The economic impact of the pandemic was of unprecedented magnitude.”
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