magnifier

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used to make an object appear larger by bringing it closer to the eyes or by using lenses.

  - "He used a magnifier to examine the tiny details of the insect."
  - "The old man used a magnifying glass to read the small print on the prescription."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with magnifier
amplifier , magnifier , multiplier

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Variants

List of all variants of magnifier that leads to same result
magnifier , magnifiers

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Forms

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magnifiers, magnifying, magnifies

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'magnificare' meaning 'to make great' or 'to magnify'.

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Trivia

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1. The first magnifying glasses were made by the ancient Romans by placing a piece of glass over a fire to heat it up.

2. The magnifying glass is not just used for reading small print, but it can also be used to start a fire by focusing the sun's rays.

3. The world's largest magnifying glass is located in Brazil and measures 16 feet in diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. microscope: A scientific instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. It uses lenses to magnify the image.

2. telescope: A scientific instrument used to see objects that are far away. It uses lenses to magnify the image.

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Culture

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The magnifier has been used throughout history for various purposes such as in science, art, and daily life. In literature, it has been mentioned in works like 'Julius Caesar' by Shakespeare and 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville. In art, it has been depicted in various paintings and sculptures. In music, it has been referenced in songs like 'Magnifying Glass' by Joey Bada$$.

How to Memorize "magnifier"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize holding a magnifying glass up to an object to make it appear larger.
   - Visualize the magnified image of an object through a lens.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'magnifier' with the idea of making something appear larger.
   - Associate the word 'magnifier' with the image of a magnifying glass.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: 'Makes Magnified Images Nearer' - MMIGN.
   - Mnemonic: 'Makes Many Insignificant Nights Brighter' - MMINB.

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