noun
breadth
brehdth
noun
1
The measurement of something from side to side; width.
"They measured the breadth of the river before building the bridge."
2
The range or scope of something, such as knowledge or experience.
"The professor was known for the breadth of his knowledge across many fields."
How to Use Breadth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow wide something is, or figuratively, how wide-ranging something is (knowledge, experience, choice).
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Common pairings
breadth of experience
breadth and depth
width and breadth
Word Forms
breadths plural
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Etymology
From Middle English brede ("breadth"), reshaped to match the pattern of length and strength, ultimately related to broad.