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Length

Measurement of distance between two points.

A measurement of distance between two points, typically used to describe the size or extent of an object along its longest dimension.

Etymology

Length derives from the Old English word 'lengþ', meaning extent or distance.

Explain Like I’m 5

Length is how long something is, like measuring the height of a tree or the distance across a room.

Fun Facts

The longest river in the world is the Amazon River, measuring approximately 6,992 kilometers
A light-year is a unit of length used to measure astronomical distances
The concept of length has been fundamental in human measurement for thousands of years

FAQ

What is length? It's a measurement of distance between two points
How do we measure it? We use tools like rulers, tape measures, or laser distance measurers
What units are used to measure length? Common units include inches, feet, meters, and kilometers

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Measurement Distance

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Height Width Depth

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Object Shape Dimension

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