amplifier

English

Etymology

amplify + -er

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚɹ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæm.plə.faɪɹ/
  • Rhymes: -aɪə(r)

Noun

amplifier (plural amplifiers)

  1. Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.
  2. (linguistics) An adverb that adds intensity, such as "really" or "totally".
  3. (electronics) An appliance or circuit that increases the strength of a weak electrical signal without changing the other characteristics of the signal.
  4. (music) A portable encasement that houses a large speaker, used to amplify voices and musical instruments at live performances.
  5. A lens that enlarges the field of vision.

Derived terms

  • error amplifier
  • power amplifier
  • tube amplifier
  • valve amplifier

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French

Etymology

From Latin amplificō, amplificāre (to enlarge), from amplus (large) + faciō, facere (make).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.pli.fje/
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Verb

amplifier

  1. to amplify

Conjugation

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