Definition:Linear Measure/Breadth

Definition
Breadth is linear measure in a dimension perpendicular to length.

In the context of a two-dimensional geometric figure, the breadth is in the plane of that figure.

In a three-dimensional figure, the choice of which direction is referred to as breadth is often arbitrary.

Also known as
The breadth of a figure is also known as its width.

Also see

 * Definition:Length (Linear Measure)
 * Definition:Depth
 * Definition:Height (Linear Measure)