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augmented

/ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Having been made greater in size, number, value, or strength by the addition of something else.

Example

"The hospital operated with an augmented nursing staff during the busy winter season."

2

Relating to a real-world environment or human capability that is enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information.

Example

"Medical students practiced complex surgical procedures using an augmented display system."

3

(In music) denoting a major or perfect interval that has been widened by a chromatic semitone, or a chord containing such an interval.

Example

"The composer used an augmented triad to create a sense of harmonic tension and mystery."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'augment', which entered Middle English via Old French from the Late Latin 'augmentare' (to increase), ultimately rooted in the Latin verb 'augere' meaning 'to grow' or 'to make greater'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Augmented. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/augmented
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