Entry Word: magnitude

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the quality or state of being important <the magnitude of the issue can scarcely be overstated> — see importance
2 the quality or state of being very large <the mountain's sheer magnitude usually leaves tourists speechless> — see immensity
3 the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something <the magnitude of the planned skyscraper is totally disproportionate with that of the other buildings on the block> — see ¹size