augmentative

augmentative Definition

aug·menta·tive (ôg men′tə tiv′)

adjective

augmenting or capable of augmenting
Gram. increasing the force of an idea expressed by a word or denoting increased size, intensity, etc.

noun

an augmentative affix, word, etc. (Ex.: per- in perdurable, up in eatup)

augmentative Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

communication: These two young people have severe physical disabilities and are reliant on augmentative communication for all spoken communication.
system: The communication system also proved to be an effective augmentative communication system for the remaining two participants who both use wheelchairs.
device: These products allow for efficient hands-free access to computers and augmentative communication devices.
technique: In severe cases, it may involve the use of augmentative communication techniques rather than natural speech.
industry: Its mission is ' to address key issues of the augmentative biological control industry through advocacy, education and quality assurance ' .

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