gamut
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.gam·ut
noun \ˈga-mət\Definition of GAMUT
1
: the whole series of recognized musical notes
2
: an entire range or series <ran the gamut from praise to contempt>
See Examples of GAMUT
- She experienced the full gamut of human emotions.
- <the actress's work runs the gamut from goofy comedies to serious historical dramas>
Origin of GAMUT
Medieval Latin gamma, lowest note of a medieval scale (from Late Latin, 3d letter of the Greek alphabet) + ut ut
First Known Use: 15th century
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