vastitude

noun

ˈva-stə-ˌtüd How to pronounce vastitude (audio)
Definition of vastitudenext
as in magnitude
the quality or state of being very large the vastitude of the ocean, especially when contemplated from the deck of a small boat

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  1. magnitude
  2. vastness
Noun
  • Researchers estimate an event of similar magnitude has an average return period of about 180 years.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • On the morning of the upcoming Mars-Uranus conjunction, try to spot this eighth-magnitude star as well.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of magnitude
Noun
  • The reef itself becomes the subject, inviting viewers to imagine its vastness from the perspective of one of its smallest inhabitants.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • In Alaska, bush pilots often brave cruel November weather to carry ballots from the vastness of America's largest state, with some arriving after polls close.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of vastness
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“Vastitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vastitude. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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