n. Expressing large size, intensity, or seniority, e.g. Italian -issimo or -one
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Having the quality or power of augmenting; expressing augmentation.
n. A word which expresses with augmented force the idea or the properties of the term from which it is derived. Opposed to diminutive.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having the quality or power of augmenting.
In grammar, expressing augmentation or increase in the force of the idea conveyed: applied both to words and to affixes which effect this.
n. A word formed to express increased intensity of the idea conveyed by it, or an affix which serves this purpose.
n. Also augmentive.
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adj. increasing or having the power to increase especially in size or amount or degree
adj. intensifying by augmentation and enhancement
Word Usage
"The term augmentative refers to the process of augmenting existing speech abilities, while the term alternative refers to the process of providing a substitute for speech [25]."