ampliate
|am-pli-ate|
C2
/ˈæmplɪeɪt/
expanded scope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ampliate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ampliare,' where 'ampli-' meant 'large' or 'wide'.
Historical Evolution
'ampliare' transformed into the English word 'ampliate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make large or wide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expanded or enlarged in scope or extent'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expanded or enlarged in scope or extent.
The ampliate version of the report included additional data.
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Last updated: 2025/07/23 20:06