amplifiers
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/ˈæmplɪˌfaɪərz/
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/ˈæmplɪˌfaɪəz/
(amplifier)
signal booster
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amplifier' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amplificare,' where 'ampli-' meant 'large' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'amplificare' transformed into the French word 'amplifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amplifier' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make larger or more powerful,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
devices that increase the power of a signal, especially sound.
The amplifiers in the concert hall ensured everyone could hear the music clearly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42