magnification
UK: ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən | US: ˌmæɡnəfəˈkeɪʃən
n. the act or process of making something appear larger
n. the degree to which something is magnified
n. a magnified representation (e.g., in photography or microscopy)
magnification = magni<large> + fic<make> + ation<noun suffix>
- magni: From Latin magnus (large, great).
- fic: From Latin facere (to make or do).
- ation: A noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word magnification traces back to Latin roots, combining magni- (large) and -fication (the act of making). It reflects the concept of "making something appear larger," originally used in optics and later extended to metaphorical contexts. The suffix -ation solidifies its role as a noun describing the process or result of magnification.
The microscope’s high magnification revealed tiny cellular structures.
The magnification of the image made the details clearer.
Digital tools allow for easy magnification of text on screens.
The artist used magnification to highlight intricate patterns.
Excessive magnification can sometimes distort the original image.