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

2. Noun. The state of being enlarged.
Generic synonyms: State
Specialized synonyms: Pseudobulb, Lump, Puffiness, Swelling

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

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

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

1. [n -S]

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

enlacement
enlacements
enlaces
enlacing
enlaid
enlard
enlarded
enlarding
enlards
enlarge
enlargeable
enlarged
enlarged heart
enlarged pituitary infundibulum
enlargedness
enlargement (current term)
enlargements
enlargen
enlargens
enlarger
enlargers
enlarges
enlargest
enlargeth
enlarging
enlay
enlaying
enlays
enleague
enlengthen

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