amplitude — The maximum extent or range of something, especially the height of a wave from its center line to its peak.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The maximum extent or range of something, especially the height of a wave from its center line to its peak.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmplɪˌtud/
Example Sentences
- The earthquake's amplitude was so large that it knocked over my coffee mug during my Zoom meeting
- Scientists measured the amplitude of brain waves to study sleep patterns
- The amplitude of her mood swings matched the roller coaster she just rode
amplitude
NOUN[/ˈæmplɪˌtud/]
The maximum extent or range of something, especially the height of a wave from its center line to its peak.
The maximum extent or range of something, especially the height of a wave from its center line to its peak.
At this altitude, I feel such gratitude for nature's amplitude!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'amplitudo' meaning breadth or largeness, derived from 'amplus' (wide, large). The word entered English in the 16th century and later became a key physics term for measuring wave displacement.
Breakdown
ampl- (wide, large) + -itude (noun suffix indicating state or condition)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The earthquake's amplitude was so large that it knocked over my coffee mug during my Zoom meeting”
“Scientists measured the amplitude of brain waves to study sleep patterns”
“The amplitude of her mood swings matched the roller coaster she just rode”
“Radio signals lose amplitude as they travel through space”
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