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amplitude
Noun
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The measure of how big something is.
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The biggest possible absolute value of the vertical part of a periodic curve.
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The biggest possible absolute value of something that changes periodically (like a wave).
adder
Noun
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An adder is a short, rather massive poisonous snake with long front teeth that poison its victims by biting them.
Don't walk in the bush unprotected, you may be bitten by an adder!
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Adder can also stand for any poisonous snake.
Certain poisonous snakes in North America are called adders though they are not true adders.
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Someone or something that adds. Usually a part (circuit) of computer chip.
The CPU contained extra adders to increase speed.