Look up: diminutive

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   diminutive
   [n] - a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness
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   Diminutive
   a term which implies smallness. This may reflect actual physical lack of stature; alternatively, it may be used as a term of endearment. The word may be a recognised word, eg Tiny Tim, Little Dorrit, or may be created by the addition of a suffix to a name or noun: lambkin, starlet, kitchenette.
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   diminutive
   smaller than ordinary, or average; very small; tiny; as, a -- race of man. Category: Language and literature • smaller than ordinary or average; very small; tiny; as, a -- race of man. Category: Language and literature
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   Diminutive
   Di·min'u·tive adjective [ Confer Latin deminutivus , French diminutif .] 1. Below the average size; very small; little. 2. Expressing diminution; as, a diminutive word. 3. Tending to diminish. [ R.] « Diminutive of liberty.» Shaftesbury.
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   Diminutive
   Di·min'u·tive noun 1. Something of very small size or value; an insignificant thing. « Such water flies, diminutives of nature.» Shak. 2. (Gram.) A derivative from a noun, denoting a small or a young object of the same kind with that denoted by the primitive; as, gosling , eaglet , lambkin . « Babyisms and dear dim ...
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   diminutive
   noun a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness
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   Diminutive
   A `diminutive` is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment. It is the opposite of an augmentative. While many languages apply the grammatical diminutive to nouns, a few also use it for adjectives. Diminutives are often used for affection (see nickname and hypocoristic). In many languages the meaning of diminution can be translated `t...
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   Diminutive
   • (a.) Below the average size; very small; little. • (a.) Expressing diminution; as, a diminutive word. • (n.) A derivative from a noun, denoting a small or a young object of the same kind with that denoted by the primitive; as, gosling, eaglet, lambkin. • (n.) Something of very small size or value; an insignificant thing. &bull...
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   diminutive
   diminutive 1. A word that is formed with a suffix; such as -let, -ette, or -kin, to indicate smallness. 2. A word or name that indicates a small size, youth, familiarity, or fondness; for example, 'kitchenette', 'duckling', or 'booklet'. 3. A person or thing that is very small or much smaller than is usual. 4. A form of a word used to express smallness; su...
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