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1. (n.) amplitude
the state or quality of being ample, esp. as to breadth or width; largeness.
2. amplitude
large or full measure; abundance.
3. amplitude
mental range, scope, or capacity.
4. amplitude
the absolute value of the maximum displacement from a zero value during one period of an oscillation.
5. amplitude
the maximum deviation of an alternating current from its average value.
6. amplitude
the arc of the horizon measured from the east or west point to the point where a vertical circle through a heavenly body would intersect the horizon.
Etymology: (1920–25)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) amplitude
(physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave
2. (noun) amplitude, bountifulness, bounty
the property of copious abundance
3. (noun) amplitude
greatness of magnitude
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Amplitude
state of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions; size
2. (noun) Amplitude
largeness, in a figurative sense; breadth; abundance; fullness
3. (noun) Amplitude
of extent of capacity or intellectual powers
4. (noun) Amplitude
of extent of means or resources
5. (noun) Amplitude
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
6. (noun) Amplitude
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
7. (noun) Amplitude
the horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range
8. (noun) Amplitude
the extent of a movement measured from the starting point or position of equilibrium; -- applied especially to vibratory movements
9. (noun) Amplitude
an angle upon which the value of some function depends; -- a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions
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