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augmented

adjective
aug·​ment·​ed | \ ȯg-ˈmen-təd \

Definition of augmented

1 : made greater, larger, or more complete augmented capabilities …creating a smart city is a matter of scale and augmented connectivity.— Roger K. Lewis — see also augmented reality
2 of a musical interval : made one half step greater than major or perfect an augmented fifth

First Known Use of augmented

15th century , in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for augmented

see augment entry 1

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