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.”
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEnlarged, usually by a lens or piece of equipment, so fine detail becomes visible.
Common pairings
a magnified view
greatly magnified
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- more magnified
- Superlative
- most magnified
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enlarged
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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.
