state of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions; size.-largeness, in a figurative sense; breadth; abundance; fullness.-of extent of capacity or intellectual powers.-of extent of means or resources.-the arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. at the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. it is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.-the arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.-the horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.-the extent of a movement measured from the starting point or position of equilibrium; -- applied especially to vibratory movements.-an angle upon which the value of some function depends; -- a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions.