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Definition of Enlargement
1. Noun. The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.
Exact synonyms: Expansion
Generic synonyms: Increase, Step-up
Specialized synonyms: Dilatation, Dilation, Distension, Distention, Stretching, Inflation, Magnification, Extension
Derivative terms: Enlarge
Antonyms: Contraction
Generic synonyms: Increase, Step-up
Specialized synonyms: Dilatation, Dilation, Distension, Distention, Stretching, Inflation, Magnification, Extension
Derivative terms: Enlarge
Antonyms: Contraction
2. Noun. The state of being enlarged.
3. Noun. A discussion that provides additional information.
Exact synonyms: Elaboration, Expansion
Generic synonyms: Discourse, Discussion, Treatment
Specialized synonyms: Expatiation, Embellishment, Embroidery
Derivative terms: Elaborate, Enlarge, Expand
Generic synonyms: Discourse, Discussion, Treatment
Specialized synonyms: Expatiation, Embellishment, Embroidery
Derivative terms: Elaborate, Enlarge, Expand
4. Noun. A photographic print that has been enlarged.
Exact synonyms: Blowup, Magnification
Generic synonyms: Exposure, Photo, Photograph, Pic, Picture
Derivative terms: Blow Up, Enlarge, Magnify, Magnify
Generic synonyms: Exposure, Photo, Photograph, Pic, Picture
Derivative terms: Blow Up, Enlarge, Magnify, Magnify
Definition of Enlargement
1. n. The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.
Definition of Enlargement
1. Noun. The act of making something larger. ¹
2. Noun. (figuratively) A making more obvious or serious; exacerbation. ¹
3. Noun. An image, particularly a photograph, that has been enlarged. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Enlargement
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Medical Definition of Enlargement
1. 1. An increase in size; an anatomical swelling, enlargement, or prominence. 2. An intumescence or swelling. Synonym: intumescentia, intumescence. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Enlargement
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