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amplificatory

am·plif·i·ca·to·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-plif-i-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /æmˈplɪf ɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-plif-i-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /æmˈplɪf ɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of amplificatory word

  • adjective amplificatory of the nature of enlargement or extension, as of a statement, narrative, etc. 1
  • noun amplificatory Serving to amplify or enlarge; amplificative. 1

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Origin of amplificatory

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Latin amplificā(re) to increase (see amplify) + -tory1

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Parts of speech for Amplificatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

amplificatory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

amplificatory usage trend in Literature

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