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Amplitude

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(1):

(n.) Of extent of means or resources.

(2):

(n.) The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.

(3):

(n.) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.

(4):

(n.) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.

(5):

(n.) An angle upon which the value of some function depends; - a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions.

(6):

(n.) Of extent of capacity or intellectual powers.

(7):

(n.) Largeness, in a figurative sense; breadth; abundance; fullness.

(8):

(n.) State of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions; size.

(9):

(n.) The extent of a movement measured from the starting point or position of equilibrium; - applied especially to vibratory movements.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Amplitude'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/amplitude.html. 1828.
 
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