breadth Definition
breadth (bredt̸h)
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
Etymology: ME bræde < OE brædu < brad, broad; -th by analogy with length
breadth Synonyms
breadth
n.
breadth Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- expertise: No one tutor can have the breadth of subject expertise required.
- coverage: The attempt at breadth of coverage usually does not bode well in works like these.
- knowledge: His wide breadth of knowledge included a love of music - he played the clarinet.
- vision: We look forward to welcoming her to our committee, and to the breadth of vision she will bring to us.
- outlook: About this time, an entry appears in the Minute Book indicating an increasing breadth of outlook by the Fellowship.
- curriculum: In the current year, 35 modules are offered ensuring breadth of the curriculum.
Converse of subject
impress: Also, I was always impressed by the breadth of his football knowledge. ' Mentor?
Converse of object
- reflect: The UK remains a diverse global hub The diversity of projects reflected the breadth of the UK economy.
- demonstrate: They will need to demonstrate a good breadth of marketing communications skills across all disciplines.
- illustrate: The presentations given illustrated the breadth of research undertaken in the School.
- encompass: Our research activities encompass the entire breadth of marine science.
- appreciate: In fact, we are not yet even in the position where politicians have appreciated the real breadth of our energy options.
- emphasize: The resulting synthesis emphasizes breadth of subject matter, multiple means of intellectual access, and opportunities for digressing from the narrative.
Adjective modifier
- unrivaled: Examining the general principles of liability and focusing on the concept of duty, this authoritative text offers unrivaled breadth and depth of coverage.
- sheer: What stood out most was the sheer breadth of them and the way all the issues are interlinked.
- unparalleled: Through science and technology we aim to provide MOD with innovative concepts, solutions to problems and an unparalleled breadth of technical advice.
- extraordinary: As Thevenot comments: " ... the ( very ) felicity of the concept comes from its extraordinary breadth.
- astonishing: Connolly's writings have an astonishing breadth of reference.
- sufficient: Is there sufficient breadth ( e.g. contrast of two or more perspective ) and depth ( e.g. insight into a single perspective )?
Noun used with modifier
finger: Effusions of the knee occupy the entire joint, the suprapatellar pouch extends 3 finger breadths above the patella.
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