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ampliate

adjective
am·​pli·​ate | \ ˈamplēə̇t, -ēˌāt\

Definition of ampliate

1 : widened, enlarged
2 : having the outer edge prominent —used of insects' wings

First Known Use of ampliate

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for ampliate

Latin ampliatus, past participle of ampliare to make wider, enlarge, from amplior, comparative of amplus wide, large

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