enlargement in English
- enlargement⇄enlargement, noun.
1. the act of enlarging or state of being enlarged.
Ex. an enlargement of the chapel.
2. an amount that is added; thing that enlarges something else; addition.
Ex. After we finished painting the enlargement, nob
enlargement in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
enlargement in Hindi हिन्दी
enlargement in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
enlargement in Maithili মৈথিলী
enlargement in Marathi मराठी
enlargement in Nepali नेपाली
enlargement in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
enlargement in Sindhi سنڌي
enlargement in Tamil தமிழ்
enlargement in Urdu اُردُو
enlargement
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
Phonetic: in-LAHRJ-muhnt
Definitions
- The process or state of becoming bigger or more extensive.
- A photograph or document that has been made larger.
- The expansion of a political, territorial, or organizational entity.
Usage Examples
- The company is planning an enlargement of its headquarters.
- The doctor noticed an enlargement of the patient’s lymph nodes.
- The United Nations discussed the enlargement of its peacekeeping forces.
Etymology
Derived from Middle French enlargement, from enlargir ("to enlarge"), ultimately from Old French large ("wide, broad").
Synonyms
- Expansion
- Increase
- Extension
- Magnification
Antonyms
- Reduction
- Diminution
- Contraction
- Shrinkage
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Ampliación | am-plee-ah-SYON |
| French | Agrandissement | a-grawn-dees-MAWN |
| German | Vergrößerung | fer-GRUH-suh-roong |
| Hindi | विस्तार (Vistaar) | vis-TAAR |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt/
- American English: /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
Historical Usage
The term "enlargement" has been historically used in medical, political, and architectural contexts, often referring to expansion in both physical and abstract senses.
Cultural Nuances
In international relations, "enlargement" frequently refers to the expansion of organizations such as the European Union. In medicine, it commonly relates to organ growth or swelling.
More Information
The concept of enlargement is significant in digital imaging, photography, and urban development. With modern technology, the term is also applied to scalable design in web development and artificial intelligence.