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grande amplitude

[GRAND-uh am-PLEE-too-duh]
nounfemininepl: grandes amplitudes
large amplitude; wide range
1. A large or extensive range, scope, or extent of variation in a measurement, motion, or phenomenon
The seismic waves showed great amplitude during the earthquake.
As ondas sísmicas mostraram grande amplitude durante o terremoto.
2. In physics and engineering, the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation from the equilibrium position
The sound wave had a large amplitude, producing a loud noise.
A onda sonora tinha grande amplitude, produzindo um som alto.
3. Figuratively, a broad scope or extensive range of something
The project has great amplitude in its goals and objectives.
O projeto tem grande amplitude em seus objetivos.
Synonyms
ampla extensãolargo alcancevasto âmbitogrande escala
Antonyms
pequena amplitudeamplitude reduzidaescopo limitado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grande amplitude
Standard usage in scientific and technical contexts
Portugal
grande amplitude
Standard usage, commonly used in physics and engineering

Related Idioms & Phrases

amplitude de movimento
amplitude de variação
com grande amplitude
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