Magnitude

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /mæɡ.nə.tud/

Definitions of magnitude

noun greatness or extent of size, importance, or influence

Example Sentences

A1 The earthquake was of such magnitude that it caused buildings to collapse.

A2 She couldn't comprehend the magnitude of the task ahead of her.

B1 The magnitude of the problem became apparent as more data was analyzed.

B2 The magnitude of the impact of climate change is becoming increasingly clear.

C1 The magnitude of the company's success can be attributed to strong leadership.

C2 The magnitude of the scientific discovery was recognized worldwide.

adjective relating to great size, importance, or extent

Example Sentences

A1 The earthquake was of a magnitude that caused buildings to collapse.

A2 The magnitude of the task ahead was overwhelming for the team.

B1 The magnitude of the economic crisis was evident in the rising unemployment rates.

B2 The company realized the magnitude of the mistake they had made in their marketing campaign.

C1 The magnitude of the impact of climate change on the environment is becoming increasingly clear.

C2 The magnitude of the humanitarian crisis required a coordinated international response.

Examples of magnitude in a Sentence

formal The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.2 on the Richter scale.

informal I can't believe the magnitude of the mess you made in the kitchen!

slang The magnitude of that party last night was off the charts!

figurative The magnitude of her kindness knew no bounds.

Grammatical Forms of magnitude

plural

magnitudes

comparative

more magnitude

superlative

most magnitude

present tense

magnitude

future tense

will magnitude

perfect tense

have magnituded

continuous tense

is magnituding

singular

magnitude

positive degree

magnitude

infinitive

to magnitude

gerund

magnituding

participle

magnituted

Origin and Evolution of magnitude

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'magnitude' originated from the Latin word 'magnitudo' which means greatness or size.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical size or extent, the word 'magnitude' has evolved to also denote importance, significance, or scale in various contexts.