Pronunciations (3)
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/ɔːɡˈmɛntətɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ɔɡˈmɛntətɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/ˈɔɡmɛnˌteɪtɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- nonstandard
- uncommon
Adjective
That which augments.
Usage- not-comparable
- Synonyms
Noun
A form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority
- Related words
Adjective
increasing or having the power to increase especially in size or amount or degree
- Examples
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‘up’ is an augmentative word in ‘hurry up’
intensifying by augmentation and enhancement
- Synonyms