Word: AUGMENT
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Definition of AUGMENT
- (grammar) In some Indo-European languages, a prefix e- (a- in Sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.
- (grammar) In some Bantu languages, an additional vowel prepended to the noun prefix.
- An increase.
- To increase; to make larger or supplement.
"The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary."
- To grow; to increase; to become greater.
- To slow the tempo or meter, e.g. for a dramatic or stately passage.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Likely derived from Middle English via Old French, utilizing the Latin noun-forming suffix "-mentum" denoting result or instrument.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "augment" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "augment" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AUGMENT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AUGMENT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AUGMENT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AUGMENT:
- # the augment effect
- # master of augment
- # playing with augment
- # in terms of augment
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of AUGMENT:
Word Family
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