agnification
|ag-ni-fi-ca-tion|
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/ˌæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
exaggeration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnification' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agnificare,' where 'agni-' meant 'to increase' and '-ficare' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'agnificare' transformed into the French word 'agnifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agnification' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something appear larger,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exaggeration or overstatement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or result of making something appear larger or more significant than it actually is.
The agnification of the issue led to unnecessary panic.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 19:51