breadth — the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width
Pronunciation (IPA): /brɛdθ/
Example Sentences
- My cat's breadth of interests includes sleeping, eating, and ignoring me completely.
- The breadth of his cooking skills ranges from burning water to ordering pizza.
- We need to measure both the length and breadth of the room before buying furniture.
breadth
NOUN[/brɛdθ/]
the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width
The explorer measures the breadth of the canyon with outstretched arms.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Breadth derives from Old English 'brǣdu', the noun form of 'broad' (wide). It originates from a common Germanic root shared with German 'Breite', reflecting the Proto-Germanic base for width or broadness.
Breakdown
broad (wide) + -th (noun suffix indicating quality or state); brǣdu (Old English: width, breadth) → breadth.
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📝Examples
“My cat's breadth of interests includes sleeping, eating, and ignoring me completely.”
“The breadth of his cooking skills ranges from burning water to ordering pizza.”
“We need to measure both the length and breadth of the room before buying furniture.”
“The professor's breadth of knowledge in multiple fields was truly remarkable.”
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