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belittled

|be/lit/tled|

/bɪˈlɪtəld/

(belittle)

diminish importance

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective
belittle	belittles	belittles	belittled	belittled	belittling	belittlement	belittling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'belittle' originates from English, specifically the word 'little,' where 'be-' is a prefix used to form verbs.

Historical Evolution

'belittle' was coined in the late 18th century by Thomas Jefferson.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make small,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make someone or something seem less important.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

She felt belittled by his comments.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41