Magnifiable: meaning, definitions and examples
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magnifiable
[ mæɡˈnɪfaɪəbl ]
optics property
Magnifiable refers to the capability of an object or image to be enlarged, often through the use of lenses or other optical instruments. This property is crucial in fields such as microscopy, photography, and astronomy, where detailed observation of small or distant subjects is necessary. Items that are magnifiable can reveal details that are not visible to the naked eye, allowing for a deeper understanding of the subject matter. It is often used in scientific contexts but can also apply to various forms of art and design.
Synonyms
amplifiable, enlargeable, zoomable.
Examples of usage
- The magnifiable lens allowed the scientist to observe the cells.
- He used a magnifiable glass to read the small print on the document.
- The magnifiable images in the presentation highlighted important features.
Translations
Translations of the word "magnifiable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 magnificável
🇮🇳 बढ़ाने योग्य
🇩🇪 vergrößerbar
🇮🇩 dapat diperbesar
🇺🇦 збільшуваний
🇵🇱 powiększalny
🇯🇵 拡大可能な
🇫🇷 magnifiable
🇪🇸 magnificable
🇹🇷 büyütülebilir
🇰🇷 확대할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للتكبير
🇨🇿 zvětšitelný
🇸🇰 zväčšiteľný
🇨🇳 可放大的
🇸🇮 povečljiv
🇮🇸 stækkanlegur
🇰🇿 үлкейтілген
🇬🇪 გაფართოებადი
🇦🇿 böyüdülə bilən
🇲🇽 magnificable
Etymology
The term 'magnifiable' is derived from the Latin word 'magnificare' which means to enlarge or make great. The root 'magnus' means 'great' or 'large', and is related to various words in English that convey the idea of largeness or greatness, such as 'magnificent' and 'magnitude'. This word entered the English language in the late 19th century as advancements in microscopy and optics highlighted the need for terms to describe the properties of optical instruments. The prefix 'magn-' signals the action of enlarging, while the suffix '-able' denotes capacity or capability, indicating that something is capable of being magnified. Over time, the application of the term has extended beyond scientific contexts to include any situation where something can be made larger or more significant.