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diminutive noun

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

diminutive adjective

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