attenuating

Meanings

• verb

  The process of gradually reducing the intensity, extent, or magnitude of something.

  - "The sound of the music was attenuated by the thick walls."
  - "The effects of the medication were attenuated over time."
  - "The intensity of the light was attenuated by the lens."

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Antonyms

amplify

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Variants

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attenuate , attenuated , attenuates , attenuating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'attenuare' which means 'to make thin' or 'to weaken'.

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Trivia

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1. Attenuation is an important concept in radio communication, where the signal strength is gradually reduced as it travels through the air and is received by different antennas.

2. Attenuation is also an important factor in the design of optical fibers, where the light signal can be gradually attenuated as it travels through the fiber.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decay: Decay and attenuation are related concepts as they both refer to the gradual reduction or disappearance of something over time.

2. Absorption: Attenuation can also refer to the process of absorption, where energy or matter is gradually taken up by a material.

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Culture

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Attenuating has been used in various scientific and technical contexts, such as in physics, engineering, and medicine, to describe the reduction of intensity, amplitude, or pressure.

How to Memorize "attenuating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bell being rung and the sound gradually fading away as it echoes through a large, empty chamber. This represents the process of attenuation, where the intensity of the sound is gradually reduced over time.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Attenuate, Attenuate, Gradual Decrease' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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