Where does “run the gamut” come from?
run the gamut (English) comes from English gamut, from Medieval Latin gamma ut.
run the gamut (English): To encompass the full range or variety possible
Definitions
- To encompass the full range or variety possible
Ancestry of “run the gamut”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | gamut | A complete range; All the notes in the musical... |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | gamma ut | — |