amplification
Translation
amplification, expansion, elaboration
Examples
The amplification of the guitar sound was too loud.
The amplification of the guitar sound was too loud.
His story needed no amplification.
His story needed no amplification.
Grammar Patterns
amplification of ((sth.)) the act of making (sth.) larger or stronger The amplification of the sound was too loud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expansion, enhancement, elaboration; Antonyms: reduction, simplification
Etymology
From Latin 'amplificare' (to enlarge), from 'amplus' (large) + 'facere' (to make). The '-tion' suffix denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'amplifier' for a guitar. Its job is 'amplification' - making the sound bigger.