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magnitude

[/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/]
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.
Synonyms
sizeextentscaleamplitudeintensity
Antonyms
smallnessinsignificance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
magnitude
Standard usage in scientific and general contexts
São Paulo
magnitude
Commonly used in academic and technical discussions
Portugal
magnitude
Standard European Portuguese usage

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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