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- 1. the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width: "the boat measured 27 feet in breadth" Similar
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the distance from one side of an object to the opposite side, esp. when it is shorter than the distance between the object’s other two sides: The length of this box is twice its breadth. Breadth is also the range or areas of knowledge or ability that someone has: The breadth of his knowledge of history was impressive.
The meaning of BREADTH is distance from side to side : width. How to use breadth in a sentence.
Breadth often refers to a physical measurement, but it can also be used to describe comprehensiveness or largeness of any kind, such as breadth of knowledge or breadth of experience.
the distance from one side of an object to the opposite side, esp. when it is shorter than the distance between the object’s other two sides: The length of this box is twice its breadth. Breadth is also the range or areas of knowledge or ability that someone has: The breadth of his knowledge of history was impressive.
1. the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side; width. 2. a piece of fabric having a standard or definite width. 3. distance, extent, size, or dimension. 4. openness and lack of restriction, esp of viewpoint or interest; liberality. Collins English Dictionary.
noun. the measure of the second largest dimension of a plane or solid figure; width. an extent or piece of something of definite or full width or as measured by its width: a breadth of cloth. freedom from narrowness or restraint; liberality: a person with great breadth of view. Synonyms: open-mindedness, impartiality, latitude.
n. 1. The measure or dimension from side to side; width. 2. A piece usually produced in a standard width: a breadth of canvas. 3. a. Wide range or scope: breadth of knowledge. b. Tolerance; broadmindedness: a jurist of great breadth and wisdom. 4. An effect of unified, encompassing vision in an artistic composition.
Definition of breadth noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
BREADTH definition: 1. the distance from one side of something to the other side: 2. the great number of different…. Learn more.
A piece of a given and regular width. A breadth of satin. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Extent or scope, esp. when broad or ample. A true breadth of learning. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Tolerance; broadmindedness. A jurist of great breadth and wisdom. American Heritage.
