enlargers
|en/larg/ers|
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/ɪnˈlɑrdʒərz/
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/ɪnˈlɑːdʒəz/
(enlarger)
image enlarging device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enlarger' originates from the English word 'enlarge,' which comes from the Old French word 'enlargir,' where 'en-' meant 'to make' and 'large' meant 'big or wide.'
Historical Evolution
'enlargir' transformed into the Middle English word 'enlargen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enlarge.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make larger,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
devices used to project and enlarge images, typically photographs, onto a surface for printing.
The photographer used enlargers to create large prints of his work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 15:51