magnitude (Meaning)
magnitude (n)
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities; two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other; the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10
relative importance
magnitude (n.)
Extent of dimensions; size; -- applied to things that have length, breath, and thickness.
That which has one or more of the three dimensions, length, breadth, and thickness.
Anything of which greater or less can be predicated, as time, weight, force, and the like.
Greatness; grandeur.
Greatness, in reference to influence or effect; importance; as, an affair of magnitude.
Synonyms & Antonyms of magnitude
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- note
- account
- worthiness
- noteworthiness
- store
- control
- stature
- honor
- dominion
- status
- renown
- rank
- seriousness
- name
- reputation
- potency
- notoriety
- centrality
- prestige
- distinction
- eminence
- glory
- authority
- sway
- report
- position
- power
- fame
- celebrity
- prominence
- repute
- worth
- preeminence
- substance
- substantiveness
- greatness
- mastery
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magnitude Sentence Examples
- The magnitude of the earthquake was 7.4 on the Richter scale.
- The storm's magnitude left behind widespread destruction.
- The magnitude of the impact was so great that it shattered the windshield.
- The police were overwhelmed by the magnitude of the crime scene.
- The magnitude of his grief was almost unbearable.
- The magnitude of the loss was felt deeply by the entire community.
- The magnitude of her accomplishment was recognized with a prestigious award.
- The magnitude of the star's brightness was extraordinary.
- Scientists continue to study the magnitude of the universe.
- The magnitude of the problem they faced was immense.
FAQs About the word magnitude
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small), a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities; two quantities are of the same order of magn
import,significance, consequence, importance, weightiness, value, weight, momentousness,gravity, moment
triviality, pettiness, worthlessness, littleness, triviality, smallness, insignificance, worthlessness,smallness, littleness
The magnitude of the earthquake was 7.4 on the Richter scale.
The storm's magnitude left behind widespread destruction.
The magnitude of the impact was so great that it shattered the windshield.
The police were overwhelmed by the magnitude of the crime scene.
