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magnifiable

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

That can be magnified, or extolled.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Capable of being magnified, or made to appear larger.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Bacteria are magnifiable with the aid of a microscope.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English magnify Proto-Indo-European *-dhlom Proto-Indo-European *-dhlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English magnifiable From magnify + -able.