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amplifiable

amplifiable

6.9
Able to be made stronger or larger using equipment, for example a signal
  • adjective
  • /ˈæmplɪfaɪəbl/
  • Specialized
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  • With the right technology, the data stream can be made amplifiable to improve performance.

Examples

  • And over the past year what we've seen are exploits of amplifiable features of these three protocols in particular.

  • The signal from the new transmitter is highly amplifiable, allowing it to reach distant locations clearly.

  • "The third level," Joyce says, "would be to get to small organic molecules, which would be the hardest thing to evolve because they're not amplifiable at all."

    Academic text (1993)

  • These designs include amplifiable components that enhance their overall effectiveness.

Surface Forms

amplifiable positive

Morphology

amplifiable = amplify (transparent) = amplify + able

The adjective is a regular '-able' derivation from the verb 'amplify', meaning 'able to be amplified', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Amplifiable comes from the same root as ample, which means 'large', and the verb amplify, which means 'to make larger'. So amplifiable means 'able to be made stronger or bigger', which is why we use it for signals, sound, or amounts.