aggrandizable
|a-gran-di-za-ble|
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/əˈɡrændəˌzaɪzəbəl/
(aggrandize)
increase in power or status
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggrandizable' originates from the verb 'aggrandize,' which comes from the French word 'agrandir,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'grandir' meant 'to make larger.'
Historical Evolution
'agrandir' transformed into the English verb 'aggrandize,' and eventually the adjective 'aggrandizable' was formed to describe something that can be aggrandized.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make larger or greater,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being aggrandized or increased in power, status, or wealth.
The company's assets are aggrandizable through strategic investments.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 15:06