enlargement
UK: ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt | US: ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt
n. the act or process of making something larger
n. a photograph or other image that has been made larger than the original
n. (medical) an abnormal expansion of an organ or tissue
The word "enlargement" combines the verb "enlarge" (from Old French enlargier, meaning "to widen" or "liberate," derived from en- "make" + large "broad") with the noun-forming suffix "-ment" (from Latin -mentum). The morpheme "large" traces back to Latin largus ("abundant"). Over time, "enlargement" evolved to describe both physical expansion (e.g., images) and metaphorical growth (e.g., opportunities).
The enlargement of the photograph revealed hidden details.
The city's enlargement led to increased traffic congestion.
The doctor noted an abnormal enlargement of the patient’s liver.
The policy aims at the enlargement of educational access.
Digital tools allow easy enlargement of images without quality loss.