#augmentative

1. kot (cat)

2. kotek (kitty)

3. koteczek (smaller/cuter kitty)

4. koteczuniek (even more)

5. kotesiunieczek (holy shit)

Not only that, but we can also diminutivise adjectives, verbs, pronouns and adverbs. You can cuteify the adjective "cute"!

More linguistic yapping:

Well met,

No problem whatsoever, most welcome to barge in my friend.

So, to clarify what we are talking about here. In Neo-Khuzdul you have a form called the “elative”, which is used to indicate a degree of positive comparison. Similar to the comparative and superlative we know in English, but kinda rolled into one. Though unlike the comparative and superlative of English the form can be used for both adjectives and nouns in Neo-Khuzdul.

Now the issue is that the elative (just like the augmentative and ultimative - more on those later) are in fact words that are ancillary homonyms, meaning that they are words that are spelled and pronounced identically YET can mean various things.

Let’s take the root TLKh as an example for instance…

Augmentative: telkhar =supreme smith* (*artisan, smith-hammer) 

Ultimative: telkhel = smith of all smiths* (*artisans, smith-hammers) 

Elative: ‘utlakh = greater / greatest smith* (*artisan, smith-hammer)

So, in our example above, “Telkhar” can mean “supreme smith”, “supreme artisan” or “supreme smith-hammer”. Augmentative, ultimative and elative forms are all such ancillary forms (grammatical structures in Neo-Khuzdul that do NOT have a single meaning but contain a main meaning and one or more additional meanings).

The main meaning (usually listed first in the dictionary) is the one most commonly used, yet in some cases, the additional meanings are just as relevant or as frequently used.

So, this leads to the issue, “how do I differentiate between these different meanings?” Seeing the various forms are pronounced and written identically.

Well, here context is truly key. Like with all types of homonyms confusion is just around the corner and without context, it is very likely people might misunderstand you.

For instance, if you say “Dwalin ‘uzhar”. It is pretty clear you are not referring to Dwalin as a building, but as a builder. Just by using his name folks should know you are talking about a person and can rule out some of the other possible meanings of this elative. And when you would say “Zaharê ‘uzhar” the reader should have little doubt that “my house” (”zaharê”) is the “greatest building”. So, it all comes down to the context your surround your elative form with, which should clarify the intended meaning to the reader.

Note though that the word uzhar (person agent form, meaning “builder”) and ‘uzhar (elative form - meaning “greatest house or builder”) are NOT identical, as the latter has a glottal stop in the onset (which is both written and pronounced) while the former doesn’t.

In conclusion, if you are using elative, ultimative or augmentative forms in your translations (which earns you extra dwarvish brownie points by the way), mind you use context to clarify which possible meaning may apply. 

For more information about these forms; and when to use and when NOT to use them, have a look at the library section, document 20 and 49.

Ever at your service,

Star Log.EM: Augmentative Equipment (SFRPG)

Star Log.EM: Augmentative Equipment (SFRPG)

This installment of the Star Log.EM-series clocks in at 7 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look!

  We begin this supplement with a brief look at augmentation in the galaxy and the Xa-Osoro system in general, before getting a massive table that lists the material by price…

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EyeComTec (LAZgroup SA) Presents Three Updated Downloadable Solutions for Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Communication methods for completely paralyzed patients

Geneva, Switzerland (PRWEB) July 23, 2015

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), EyeComTec (LAZgroup SA) announces a major update of its downloadable and affordable software solutions for Alternative and Augmentative Communication. The update allows patients suffering from mild to severe forms of paralysis or significantly impaired mobility to communicate almost effortlessly just by moving a finger, pressing a button or pedal, or making any visible or audible action.

EyeComTec’s software outstrips its competition. Unique and life-changing solutions can make a huge difference to someone’s life and outlook, however, having analyzed the specialized market of computer devices for paralyzed people, EyeComTec came to an upsetting conclusion: the majority of the devices and software are too expensive for physically impaired people and their families to purchase. How many sufferers are left alone with their problems and without having access to any decent means of communicating with others?

In response to this problem, EyeComTec has recently updated its affordable (and free for private non-commercial use) programs that exist solely to allow disadvantaged users to communicate effectively with others. From utilizing EyeComTec’s programs, ECTkeyboard ECTlistener and ECTtracker, with today’s technology, the possibilities for paralyzed patients to communicate are virtually limitless.

ECTkeyboard enables users to use quick, singular keystrokes to type complete phrases or texts. This is especially useful for those who have limited movement or tire quickly due to muscle weakness and fatigue. There is an option to type lengthy groups of text using simple shortened keystrokes on ECTkeyboard. Even when users are unable to move their hands, but they can control any other strong muscle such as their tongue, they will be able to operate a pedal wired directly to a button on ECTkeyboard to communicate.

If the patient is able to use only weak muscles such as a facial expressions, blinking an eye-lid or moving their lips, they can utilize ECTtracker, which is a unique facial expression & eye tracking software program that compares images with samples and analyzes the current state of the user’s eyes (open, closed, one eye opened). For example, based on the state of the eye the software transmits keyboard actions (press/release the space bar) to the receiving program such as ECTkeyboard, enabling the user to type messages simply by the opening and closing of the eyes.

EyeComTec’s third program, ECTlistener, recognises audible actions. Vocal sounds can take the place of muscle activity, allowing patients to communicate. These sounds can be a grunt, a moan, a whistle or click; as long as users can produce a sound, there is an option available to them. By combining ECTkeyboard with ECTlistener, technology has made it possible for these patients to create characters and otherwise complex words and phrases using only limited sounds.

EyeComTec is dedicated to providing those with disabilities and paralysis with tools to communicate effectively in their careers and with loved ones. They achieve this through freeware applications that are immediately available to people from all parts of the globe. Even those with very limited movement and just a small degree of muscular effectiveness are now able to communicate almost effortlessly just by moving a finger, pressing a button or pedal or making any visible or audible actions. That is all it takes to use any of the above software products making ECTkeyboard, ECTlistener and ECTtracker invaluable tools that change lives and the way paralyzed patients communicate with the world around them.

To find out more about EyeComTec or any of their products, including how to set up and use the software, please visit their website at https://eyecomtec.com.