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diminutive adjective

  /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ , /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ , /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/
  • (obsolete) Serving to diminish.
  • (grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
 diminutif
  • Very small.
 minuscule, diminutif

diminutive noun

  /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ , /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ , /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/
  • (grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
 diminutif

diminution

diminution

diminution noun

  /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/
  • A lessening, decrease or reduction.
 baisse
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