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Meaning of enlargement
The primary meaning of the word "enlargement" is the act or process of becoming or making something larger.
Etymology of enlargement
The word "enlargement" has its roots in the Old French words "enlargier" meaning to set free, and the suffix "-ment" which forms a noun indicating the result of the action of the verb.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something larger or more extensive.
Synonyms
expansion
growth
increase
augmentation
amplification
extension
dilation
swelling
magnification
enhancement
intensification
escalation
widening
broadening
deepening
heightening
strengthening
development
proliferation
multiplication
inflation
distension
ballooning
bulging
protrusion
projection
elongation
enlargement
aggrandizement
increment
accretion
accession
Definitions
- The act or process of becoming or making something larger.
- * A thing that is added to something else in order to make it larger.
Usage Examples
- The company is planning an enlargement of its headquarters to accommodate the growing staff.
- * The photo requires enlargement to show the details clearly.
Antonyms
reduction
decrease
contraction
shrinkage
diminution
lessening
minimization
curtailment
abridgment
truncation
compression
condensation
constriction
narrowing
tightening
lessening
weakening
decrement
debasement
downscaling
downsizing