1. The property of something that is great in magnitude; SYN. mass, volume.
2. The property possessed by a large mass.
ETYM Latin extentus, from extendere. Related to Extend.
1. The distance over which something extends.
2. The point or degree to which something extends.
Largeness; importance; greatness, augustness; splendor, majesty, impressiveness
ETYM AS. greátnes.
The property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance.
Repulsiveness; crudeness; rudeness
ETYM From Item.
1. A distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; SYN. point.
2. An individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection.
The property of having a relatively great size; SYN. bigness.
ETYM Latin magnitudo, from magnus great. Related to Master, Maxim.
The size of a number, regardless of its sign (+ or –). For example, 16 and –16 have the same magnitude. See also absolute value.
1. Relative importance.
2. The property of relative size or extent.
ETYM French quantite, Latin quantitas, from quantus bow great, how much, akin to quam bow, Eng. how, who. Related to Who.
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1. An adequate or large amount.
2. Something that has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable.
A number—positive or negative, whole or fractional—that is used to indicate a value.
1. The physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
2. The property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
3. A large magnitude
4. (Informal) The actual state of affairs; SYN. size of it.
5. Any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics; SYN. sizing.
1. A quantity that can assume any of a set of values; SYN. variable quantity.
2. A symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity.
3. Something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation.
ETYM French quantite, Latin quantitas, from quantus bow great, how much, akin to quam bow, Eng. how, who. Related to Who.
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1. An adequate or large amount.
2. Something that has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable.
A number—positive or negative, whole or fractional—that is used to indicate a value.