mite-amplifying
|mite-am-pli-fy-ing|
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/maɪt-ˈæmplɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
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/maɪt-ˈæmplɪfaɪɪŋ/
(amplify)
increase in size or intensity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amplify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amplificare,' where 'amplus' meant 'large' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'amplificare' transformed into the French word 'amplifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amplify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make larger or more extensive,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the process or action of increasing the effect or presence of mites.
The mite-amplifying conditions in the old house led to an infestation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 21:28