magnifying

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something appear larger or more prominent.

• Verb

  Using a magnifying glass or other device to make small objects or details appear larger.

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Rhymes

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identifying , misaligning , signifying

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Variants

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magnified , magnifies , magnify , magnifying , magnifying glass

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Forms

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magnifies, magnified, magnifying

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'magnifyen', meaning 'to make great' or 'to enlarge'.

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Trivia

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1. The first magnifying glasses were made by the ancient Greeks by heating glass over a fire until it became convex.

2. The magnifying glass was not invented until the 13th century, and it was not widely used until the 16th century.

3. The largest magnifying glass ever made is over 12 feet in diameter and is located in the Science Museum in London.

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Related Concepts

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1. Magnifying Glass: A device used to make small objects appear larger by holding them up to a convex lens.

2. Microscope: A scientific instrument used to examine small objects or details up close.

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Culture

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Magnifying has been used extensively in literature and science. In literature, it is often used metaphorically to describe the act of focusing on or examining something in great detail. In science, it is a crucial tool for researchers and scientists to study small objects or details.

How to Memorize "magnifying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of holding a magnifying glass up to an object and observing it become larger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'magnifying' with the idea of making something appear larger or more prominent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Making Magnifying Magnificent' to remember the meaning of the word.

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