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