breadth (n.)

  1. the capacity to understand a broad range of topics; a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject; a man distinguished by the largeness and scope of his views

    [ Syn: comprehensiveness , largeness ]

  2. the extent of something from side to side

    [ Syn: width ]

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