First Known Use: 15th century
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breadth
noun \ˈbretth, ˈbredth, ÷ˈbreth\
: the distance from one side to the other side of something
: the quality of including many things : the wide scope or range of something
Full Definition of BREADTH
1
: distance from side to side : width
2
: something of full width
3
a : comprehensive quality : scope <the breadth of his learning> b : liberality of views or taste <breadth of mind>
— breadth·wise \-ˌwīz\ adverb or adjective
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Origin of BREADTH
Middle English breadeth, breth, from brede breadth (from Old English brǣdu, from brād broad) + -th (as in lengthe length)
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breadth
noun \ˈbredth\
Definition of BREADTH for Kids
1
: distance measured from side to side
2
: scope 2 <the breadth of the investigation>
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