amplificator
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/ˈæmplɪˌfeɪtər/
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/ˈæmplɪˌfeɪtə/
device that amplifies
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amplificator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amplificare,' where 'ampli-' meant 'large' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'amplificare' transformed into the French word 'amplificateur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amplificator' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make large or increase,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or tool that amplifies or increases the magnitude of something, often used in the context of sound or signal amplification.
The amplificator was used to boost the sound of the guitar.
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Last updated: 2025/07/23 23:06