diminutiveness
|di-min-u-tive-ness|
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/dɪˈmɪnjətɪvnəs/
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/dɪˈmɪnjʊtɪvnəs/
(diminutive)
small or reduced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diminutiveness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'diminutivus,' where 'diminut-' meant 'lessened.'
Historical Evolution
'diminutivus' transformed into the French word 'diminutif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'diminutive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lessened or reduced in size,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'smallness or littleness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being diminutive; smallness or littleness.
The diminutiveness of the puppy made it even more adorable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45