nounfemininepl: magnitudes / magnitudes
magnitude
1. The great size or extent of something
The magnitude of the disaster was unprecedented.
A magnitude do desastre foi sem precedentes.
2. The degree of brightness of a celestial object
The star's magnitude determines its visibility from Earth.
A magnitude da estrela determina sua visibilidade da Terra.
3. The intensity or strength of an earthquake measured on a scale
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale.
O terremoto teve uma magnitude de 7,2 na escala de Richter.
4. In mathematics and physics, the size or quantity of a vector or number
The magnitude of the force was calculated using vector analysis.
A magnitude da força foi calculada usando análise vetorial.
Related Idioms & Phrases
of the first magnitude - de primeira magnitude (of great importance)
of the same magnitude - da mesma magnitude (of equal importance or size)
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