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- Dictionaryaugmented/ɔːɡˈmɛntɪd/
adjective
- 1. having been made greater in size or value: "augmented pensions for those retiring at 65"
- 2. denoting or containing an interval which is one semitone greater than the corresponding major or perfect interval: "augmented fourths"
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AUGMENTED definition: 1. If a musical interval (= the amount by which one note is higher or lower than another) is…. Learn more.
The meaning of AUGMENTED is made greater, larger, or more complete. How to use augmented in a sentence.
Augmented definition: (of an interval) increased or expanded from the state of being perfect or major by the raising of the higher note or the dropping of the lower note by one semitone. See examples of AUGMENTED used in a sentence.
Anything that is augmented is stronger or bigger in some way. In sports, players are augmented by illegal performance-enhancing drugs. A car can be augmented by customizations. Computers are augmented by adding fancy new programs to them. When something is augmented, it's better than before.
AUGMENTED meaning: 1. If a musical interval (= the amount by which one note is higher or lower than another) is…. Learn more.
(of an interval) increased or expanded from the state of being perfect or major by the raising of the higher note or the dropping of the lower note by one semitone. C to G is a perfect fifth, but C to G sharp is an augmented fifth. Compare diminished (sense 2) 2. music. a. denoting a chord based upon an augmented triad. an augmented seventh chord.
augmented. ( ɔːɡˈmɛntɪd) adj. 1. (Music, other) music (of an interval) increased or expanded from the state of being perfect or major by the raising of the higher note or the dropping of the lower note by one semitone: C to G is a perfect fifth, but C to G sharp is an augmented fifth. Compare diminished 2. 2. (Music, other) music.
to increase the size or value of something by adding something to it: He would have to find work to augment his income. The region needs to augment its water supply. Fewer examples. He continued augmenting his art collection with enthusiasm. It was proposed to augment the original committee by a further six elected members.
The meaning of AUGMENT is to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense. How to use augment in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Augment.
(of an interval) increased or expanded from the state of being perfect or major by the raising of the higher note or the dropping of the lower note by one semitone: C to G is a perfect fifth, but C to G sharp is an augmented fifth. having been increased, esp in number: an augmented orchestra.
