AUGMENTATION


Meaning of AUGMENTATION in English

ˌȯgmən.ˈtāshən, -ˌmen- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English augmentacioun, from Middle French augmentation, from Late Latin augmentation-, augmentatio, from augmentatus (past participle of augmentare ) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion

1.

a. : the act, action, or process of augmenting

b. : the process of becoming augmented : growth , increase

2. : the state of being augmented

a general augmentation of wealth and leisure

3. : something that augments : addition

a fleet of new jets was a notable augmentation for the air force

4. : the device of modifying a musical subject or theme by repetition in tones of usually twice the original length (as in polyphonic music)

5. Scots law : increase of stipend obtained by a parish minister

6. : an additional charge to a coat of arms given as an honor

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