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The definition of breadth refers to the width of something or how far something extends.

(noun)

A room that is 20 feet wide is an example of a room with a breadth of 20 feet.
The extent of your knowledge on a subject is an example of the breadth of your knowledge.

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See breadth in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the distance from side to side of a thing; width
a piece of a given and regular width: a breadth of satin
lack of narrowness or of restriction: true breadth of understanding
Art an effect of unity and inclusiveness achieved as by subordinating details

Origin: ME bræde < OE brædu < brad, broad; -th by analogy with length

See breadth in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The measure or dimension from side to side; width.
A piece usually produced in a standard width: a breadth of canvas.
a. Wide range or scope: breadth of knowledge.
b. Tolerance; broadmindedness: a jurist of great breadth and wisdom.
An effect of unified, encompassing vision in an artistic composition.

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Origin: Middle English breth

Origin: , from brede (on the model of length, length)

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