English Explanatory Dictionary

ampliate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the outer edge prominent; said of the wings of insects.
  2. Enlarged.
verb
  1. To enlarge.

Pronunciation

/ˈæmpliət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ampliate1.wav /ˈæmplieɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ampliate2.wav

Word forms

ampliate more ampliate most ampliate ampliates ampliating ampliated

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin ampliātus, past participle of ampliō (“to make wider”). By surface analysis, ample + -i- + -ate.

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