amplitude

Meanings

Plural: amplitudes

Noun

• (physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave
• the property of copious abundance
• greatness of magnitude
• The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
• The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
• The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.
• 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.
• 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.
• The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.
• The range of motion of the gymnast's body while performing a skill.
• The range of environmental conditions in which an organism can survive.

Synonyms

bountifulness, bounty

Related Words

ample, amplifiable, amplification, amplificatory, amplifier, amplify