diminutive

Meanings

• adjective

  A word or morpheme denoting smallness or insignificance.

  - "The diminutive size of the mouse."
  - "The diminutive village nestled in the valley."

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Pronunciation

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2. /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

augmentative , augmentative , gigantic , huge

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Synonyms

nomen deminutivum , pet form , lilliputian , tiny

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with diminutive
minimize , prizes , surprises

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Variants

List of all variants of diminutive that leads to same result
diminutive , diminutives , diminutively , diminutiveness , diminutivenesses

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Etymology

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From Latin diminutivus, from diminuere ‘make smaller’.

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Trivia

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1. The diminutive form of the word 'foot' is 'footlet'.

2. In some languages, such as Russian, diminutive forms are used extensively and can even change the meaning of a word.

3. The diminutive form of the name 'Emily' is 'Emma'.

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Related Concepts

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1. affix: A diminutive is often created by adding a diminutive suffix to a base word.

2. superlative: A diminutive can be used to form the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, such as 'smaller' and 'smallest'.

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Culture

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In literature, the use of diminutives can add a sense of endearment or familiarity, such as in the use of pet names. In music, diminutive compositions are often lighter and simpler in nature.

How to Memorize "diminutive"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of diminutive, think of the word 'small' and add the suffix 'ive' to make it 'diminutive'.

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