Augmented
/ɔːɡˈmɛntɪd/
adjectiveIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Made greater in size, amount, or intensity.
/ɔːɡˈmɛntɪd/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
General
Made greater by adding something.
The augmented reality app showed me directions on my phone screen.
💡 Simply: Made bigger or better.
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2
The musician's performance was augmented by stunning visuals.
How It's Used
Technology
"Augmented reality overlays digital information onto the real world."
Mathematics
"The augmented matrix simplifies solving systems of equations."
From Latin *augmentatus, past participle of augmentare "to increase, enlarge", from augere "to increase".
The word 'augmented' has a long history, tracing back to Latin. Its usage has evolved to encompass technological advancements in recent times.
Memory tip
Think of 'augment' meaning to increase; 'augmented' is the result.
Practice
Base: augment
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Usage
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