augmentative
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English augmentatif, from Middle French augmentatif, from Late Latin augmentāt-, stem of augmentāre.
Adjective edit
augmentative (not comparable)
- that which augments; augmentary
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
growing, enlarging, increasing
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Noun edit
augmentative (plural augmentatives)
- (grammar) A form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority
Antonyms edit
Related terms edit
Translations edit
a form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority
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French edit
Pronunciation edit
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Adjective edit
augmentative
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