The breadth
Example: The breadth of knowledge covers multiple related fields
Definition
"The breadth" refers to the wide extent or range of something, such as knowledge, experience, or physical measurement. It emphasizes how broad or comprehensive an area or subject is, like in the phrase, 'The breadth of knowledge covers multiple related fields.'
Etymology
The word "breadth" comes from the Old English 'brædu,' related to 'broad,' meaning wide or extensive. It evolved to describe physical width and later extended metaphorically to describe scope or range. Did you know? The term shares roots with 'broad,' highlighting its connection to spaciousness.
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"The breadth" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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