Definition

A device that makes pictures larger, especially from a negative film.

Example

The photographer used an enlarger to create a large print of the landscape.

Conversation

Have you ever used an enlarger for your photos?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they can make really great prints.

Yeah, I love how they can turn a small negative into a beautiful large image.

That sounds amazing! I should try using an enlarger sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enlarger → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be) and "large" (from Old French *large*, meaning big or wide) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An enlarger is a person or thing that causes something to become larger or bigger.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'causes to be big' — 'en-' means to cause, 'large' means big, and '-er' indicates a person. An enlarger is someone who makes things larger.

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