augmentative meaning: definition, etymology

augmentative

adj

UK /ɔːɡˈmɛntətɪv/ · US /ɔɡˈmɛntətɪv/

Etymology From Middle English augmentatif, from Middle French augmentatif and its etymon Latin augmentātīvus, from augmentō. By surface analysis, augment + -ative.

That which augments.

Derived terms: augmentatively, bioaugmentative, nonaugmentative

augmentative

noun

Etymology From Middle English augmentatif, from Middle French augmentatif and its etymon Latin augmentātīvus, from augmentō. By surface analysis, augment + -ative.

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority

Antonyms: diminutive
Related terms: augment, augmentation

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