augmentative

adjective

aug·men·ta·tive | \ ȯg-ˈmen-tə-tiv

Definition of augmentative

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : able to augment

2 grammar : indicating large size and sometimes awkwardness or unattractiveness —used of words and affixes — compare diminutive

augmentative

noun

Definition of augmentative (Entry 2 of 2)

grammar

: an augmentative word or affix

Examples of augmentative in a Sentence

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For children with autism spectrum disorder with nonverbal communication or who have complex communication needs, consider using a tool, called an augmentative and alternative communication device, to supplement their speech. — J. Ganz, The Conversation, "5 tips for parents to build communication skills with children with autism spectrum disorder," 8 Aug. 2019 In this chapter, late in the book, Newman gallops through all the continuing experiments that use technology to lift and unleash the autistic (including my own effort to build augmentative technologies). — Ron Suskind, New York Times, "A Family Memoir Makes the Case That Autism Is Different, Not Less," 16 Aug. 2017

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