diminution
diminution

diminutive


Definition: Meaning of, diminutive in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈmɪnjʊtɪv /

  • adjective
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Word Forms:
Positive Comparative Superlative
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  1. small
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  • noun
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
diminutive diminutives
[countable]
  1. a word formed by adding a diminutive suffix
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diminutive used in phrases

  • diminutive suffix (noun)
    1. an ending that is added to a word to express smallness, for example 'ling' added to 'duck' to make 'duckling'
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