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broadness

[/ˈbrɔːdnəs/]
nounfeminine
amplitude
1. The quality or state of being broad in physical extent or width
The broadness of the river made it difficult to cross.
A amplitude do rio dificultou a travessia.
2. The quality of being wide in range, scope, or comprehensiveness
The broadness of his knowledge impressed everyone.
A amplitude de seus conhecimentos impressionou a todos.
3. The quality of being general rather than specific or detailed
The broadness of the statement made it vague.
A generalidade da afirmação a tornou vaga.
4. A frank, open, or unreserved quality in manner or speech
The broadness of his humor was sometimes inappropriate.
A franqueza de seu humor era às vezes inadequada.
Synonyms
widthwidthvastnessextensivenesscomprehensiveness
Antonyms
narrownessspecificitynarrownesslimitation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amplitude
Most commonly used in all contexts
Portugal
amplitude; largura
Both terms used; largura more literal for physical width

Related Idioms & Phrases

the broadness of daylight - em plena luz do dia
speak with broadness - falar com franqueza
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