<TABLE><TR><TD><A NAME=“B0464900”><B>breadth</B></A> (br<IMG SRC="
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<I>n.</I> <OL><LI>The measure or dimension from side to side; width.</LI>
<LI> A piece usually produced in a standard width: <CITE>a breadth of canvas.</CITE> </LI>
<LI><OL TYPE=”a“><LI TYPE=”a“>Wide range or scope: <CITE>breadth of knowledge.</CITE> </LI>
<LI TYPE=”a“>Tolerance; broadmindedness: <CITE>a jurist of great breadth and wisdom.</CITE> </LI>
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<LI>An effect of unified, encompassing vision in an artistic composition.</LI>
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<HR ALIGN=”left“ WIDTH=”25%">[Middle English<TT> breth</TT>, from<TT> brede</TT>(on the model of<TT> length</TT>, <I>length</I>).]</TD>
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