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augmentative

UK
/ɔːɡˈmɛntətɪv/
US
/ɔɡˈmɛn.t̬ə.tɪv/

Translations

augmentativenoun
augmentatives
pl
UK
/ɔːɡˈmɛntətɪv/
US
/ɔɡˈmɛntətɪv/
augmentatifEn morphologie, suffixe ou morphème qui donne une valeur augmentative au mot de base.
In Spanish, the suffix "-ón" is an augmentative that can intensify or enlarge the meaning of a noun.
En espagnol, le suffixe « -ón » est un augmentatif qui peut intensifier ou élargir le sens d’un nom.
augmentatifTerme de linguistique.
In some languages, an augmentative is used to express a larger or more intense version of a noun.
Dans certaines langues, un augmentatif est utilisé pour exprimer une version plus grande ou plus intense d’un nom.
Synonyms
increaser
intensifier
amplifier
augmenter
augmentor
magnifier
enlarger
augmentativeadjective
more augmentative
Comp.
most augmentative
Super.
UK
/ɔːɡˈmɛntətɪv/
US
/ɔɡˈmɛn.t̬ə.tɪv/
augmentatifEmploi courant en linguistique pour un sens de grandeur, d’intensité ou d’importance accrue.
In some languages, augmentative forms are used to convey a sense of largeness or intensity.
Dans certaines langues, les formes augmentatives sont utilisées pour exprimer une idée de grandeur ou d’intensité.
Additional translations
renforçantS’emploie pour des mesures, effets ou actions qui augmentent ou renforcent quelque chose.
Synonyms
increasing
expansive
supplementary
amplifying
enhancing

Definitions

augmentativenoun
A linguistic form that indicates an increase in size, intensity, or degree.
In some languages, an augmentative is used to express a larger or more intense version of a noun.
A morpheme, especially an affix, that imparts an augmentative sense to the base word.
In Spanish, the suffix "-ón" is an augmentative that can intensify or enlarge the meaning of a noun.
augmentativeadjective
Serving to increase or enhance something.
The augmentative measures taken by the company led to a significant boost in productivity.
Relating to or denoting a form of a word that expresses increased size, intensity, or importance.
In some languages, augmentative forms of nouns are used to convey a sense of largeness or intensity.
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