Magnitude

Meaning

The great size or extent of something; importance

the great size, extent, or importance of something

Example Sentences

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.

The magnitude of the earthquake shocked the nation.

Example Expressions

of great magnitude

Synonyms

size, extent, scale, importance, significance, intensity

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size, extent, scale, importance, significance

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extent, scale, size, importance, intensity

Antonyms

insignificance, smallness, triviality, minuteness

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insignificance, smallness, triviality, minuteness

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triviality, insignificance, smallness

Collocations

earthquake magnitude, magnitude of the problem, order of magnitude, star magnitude, magnitude of problem, magnitude scale

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earthquake magnitude, magnitude of the problem, order of magnitude, star magnitude

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earthquake magnitude, magnitude of problem, magnitude scale