Gamut

Pronunciation: /ˈɡamət/

Definitions of gamut

noun the entire scale or range of something

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning English vocabulary and I have already covered a gamut of words.

A2 The store offers a gamut of options for customers to choose from.

B1 The artist's work showcases a gamut of emotions and themes.

B2 The book covers a gamut of historical events and their impact on society.

C1 The conference will feature speakers who will discuss a gamut of complex topics.

C2 The museum's collection spans a gamut of artistic styles and periods.

Examples of gamut in a Sentence

formal The artist's painting showcased a gamut of colors, from vibrant reds to subtle blues.

informal The new restaurant offers a gamut of options on their menu, from burgers to salads.

slang I just binge-watched a gamut of TV shows over the weekend.

figurative Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair during the rollercoaster of a day.

Grammatical Forms of gamut

• past tense: gamutted
• plural: gamuts
• comparative: more gamut
• superlative: most gamut
• present tense: gamut
• future tense: will gamut
• perfect tense: have gamutted
• continuous tense: is gamutting
• singular: gamut
• positive degree: gamut
• infinitive: to gamut
• gerund: gamutting
• participle: gamutted

Origin and Evolution of gamut

First Known Use: 1425 year

Language of Origin: Medieval Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gamut' originated from the medieval Latin word 'gamut' which was derived from the Arabic word 'qānūn' meaning 'rule' or 'law'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in music theory to refer to the entire range of musical notes, the term 'gamut' has evolved to also mean the complete range or scope of something in general.