magnitude
The word “magnitude” has 3 syllables: mag-ni-tude.
It's pronounced as /pronounce "magnitude" in ipa/.
What is synonym and antonym for magnitude?
In the thesaurus, “magnitude” has 24 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for magnitude along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for magnitude
- amount
- bigness
- breadth
- capacity
- consequence
- degree
- dimension
- enormity
- enormousness
- extent
- hugeness
- immensity
- import
- importance
- intensity
- measurement
- proportion
- quantity
- significance
- size
- strength
- vastness
- volume
- weight
Antonyms for magnitude
- insignificance
- lethargy
- littleness
- minuteness
- pettiness
- smallness
- tininess
- triviality
- unimportance
- worthlessness
Meanings of magnitude
- noun
- The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
- An order of magnitude.
- A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically.
- Of a vector, the norm, most commonly, the two-norm.
- A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.
- A measure of the energy released by an earthquake (e.g. on the Richter scale).
Example Sentences
- The earthquake measured 7.0 on the Richter scale, indicating its magnitude.
- Scientists were astounded by the magnitude of the explosion observed in the night sky.
- The company faced a crisis of unprecedented magnitude due to the economic downturn.
- Understanding the magnitude of the problem is the first step toward finding a solution.
- The hurricane's magnitude was evident as it swept through coastal towns, leaving destruction in its wake.
On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to magnitude, such as: amount, bigness, breadth, capacity, consequence, degree, dimension.
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