amplifier
English
/ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/, /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.əɹ/
noun
Definitions
- Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.
- (linguistics) An adverb that adds intensity, such as "really" or "totally".
- (electronics) An appliance or circuit that increases the strength of a weak electrical signal without changing the other characteristics of the signal.
- (music) A portable encasement that houses a large speaker, used to amplify voices and musical instruments at live performances.
- A lens that enlarges the field of vision.
Etymology
Suf from English amplify.
Origin
English
amplify
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- ample English
- amplifiability English
- amplifiable English
- amplify English
- amplifying English
- autoamplify English
- bioamplifier English
- coamplify English
- deamplify English
- microamplifier English
- multiamplifier English
- overamplify English
- photoamplifier English
- preamplifier English
- preamplify English
- reamplify English
- underamplify English
- amplifiyen Middle English