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ampliatio

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
am-pli-a-tio
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The use of an epithet for effect, when that epithet is not truly applicable to the referent.

Uncountable

noun

A deferred decision.

Uncountable

Etymology

From Latin ampliātiō (“extending; a deferring of the decision of a judge”). Doublet of ampliation.

Usage

Synonyms

adjournment

Questions

What does ampliatio mean?
The use of an epithet for effect, when that epithet is not truly applicable to the referent.
Where does ampliatio come from?
From Latin ampliātiō (“extending; a deferring of the decision of a judge”). Doublet of ampliation.

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