Enlargement

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/

Definitions of enlargement

noun the action of making or becoming larger or more extensive

Example Sentences

A1 The enlargement of the photo made it easier to see the details.

A2 The enlargement of the company's operations led to increased profits.

B1 The enlargement of the shopping mall attracted more customers.

B2 The enlargement of the national park will provide more space for wildlife.

C1 The enlargement of the business required careful planning and investment.

C2 The enlargement of the city skyline was met with mixed reactions from residents.

adjective relating to the act of enlarging or expanding something

Example Sentences

A1 The enlargement of the photo made it easier to see the details.

A2 The enlargement of the screen on my phone is very helpful for reading text.

B1 The enlargement of the company's product line led to increased sales.

B2 The enlargement of the national park will provide more space for wildlife.

C1 The enlargement of the building required extensive planning and construction work.

C2 The enlargement of the research project resulted in groundbreaking discoveries.

Examples of enlargement in a Sentence

formal The company is considering an enlargement of their production facilities to meet the increasing demand.

informal They're thinking about making the office bigger to fit more people.

slang They wanna blow up the place to make more room.

figurative The enlargement of her social circle brought new opportunities into her life.

Grammatical Forms of enlargement

past tense

enlarged

plural

enlargements

comparative

more enlarged

superlative

most enlarged

present tense

enlarges

future tense

will enlarge

perfect tense

has enlarged

continuous tense

is enlarging

singular

enlargement

positive degree

enlargement

infinitive

to enlarge

gerund

enlarging

participle

enlarging

Origin and Evolution of enlargement

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'enlargement' originated from the Old French word 'enlargement' which was derived from the Latin word 'largus' meaning 'abundant' or 'ample'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enlargement' has evolved to not only refer to physical size increase but also to signify the act of making something bigger or more extensive in a figurative sense.