augmentative
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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
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Adjective
[edit]augmentative
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