amplitude

BrE /ˈæm.plɪ.tjuːd/ AmE /ˈæm.plə.to͞od/

noun en → es

1 PHYSICS [singular] C1

the maximum distance that a vibrating object moves from its central position

amplitud, magnitud

  • the amplitude of something

Collocations amplitude of vibration · maximum amplitude

  • The amplitude of the wave is 5 centimeters.

    La amplitud de la onda es de 5 centímetros.

2 RANGE [singular] B2

the full extent or range of something, especially a feeling or quality

amplitud, extensión

  • a wide/limited amplitude

Collocations wide amplitude of emotions · full amplitude of abilities

  • She showed a wide amplitude of emotion.

    Ella mostró una amplia amplitud de emociones.