adj

magnified

MAG-nih-fyd

Magnified (adj) means Made to look larger than actual size, typically through a lens or optical device. Example: “A magnified image of the insect's wing revealed tiny scales.”

adj

Made to look larger than actual size, typically through a lens or optical device.

"A magnified image of the insect's wing revealed tiny scales."

How to use magnified

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In plain EnglishEnlarged, usually by a lens or piece of equipment, so fine detail becomes visible.

Common pairings

a magnified view greatly magnified

Word forms

more magnified comparative, most magnified superlative

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What does “magnified” mean?

The word “magnified” means made to look larger than actual size, typically through a lens or optical device. In plain terms, enlarged, usually by a lens or piece of equipment, so fine detail becomes visible.

How do you pronounce “magnified”?

“Magnified” is pronounced MAG-nih-fyd (/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “magnified” in a sentence?

Here is “magnified” used in a sentence: “A magnified image of the insect's wing revealed tiny scales.”

What part of speech is “magnified”?

“Magnified” is an adjective.