augmentative
English
editEtymology
editFrom Middle English augmentatif, from Middle French augmentatif, from Late Latin augmentāt-, stem of augmentāre.
Pronunciation
editAdjective
editaugmentative (not comparable)
- that which augments; augmentary
Derived terms
editTranslations
editgrowing, enlarging, increasing
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Noun
editaugmentative (plural augmentatives)
- (grammar) A form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority
Antonyms
editRelated terms
editTranslations
edita form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority
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French
editPronunciation
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Adjective
editaugmentative
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