augmentative

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. increasing or having the power to increase especially in size or amount or degree

- `up' is an augmentative word in `hurry up'

Similar word(s): increasing

2. intensifying by augmentation and enhancement

Similar word(s): intensifying, enhancive

noun

1. (grammar) A form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority