Definition

A complete range or series of different things, such as emotions or musical notes.

Example

The artist's work showcases a gamut of colors that evoke various feelings.

Conversation

Did you see that art exhibit downtown?

Yes! It showcased a whole gamut of styles and techniques.

I was really impressed by how they captured different emotions.

Totally! Each piece conveyed a different gamut of feelings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gamut → The word originates from the Medieval Latin 'gamma ut', which refers to the musical scale. 'Gamma' is the Greek letter representing the note G, and 'ut' is the first note of the scale in the solfège system. Thus, 'gamut' originally referred to the complete range of musical notes.

Memory Tip

Think of the musical scale starting with 'gamma' for G and 'ut' for the first note — this helps you remember that 'gamut' refers to the full range of something, like musical notes.

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