Meaning of the word attenuated in English
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attenuated
US /əˈten.ju.eɪ.t̬ɪd/
UK /əˈten.ju.eɪ.tɪd/
Adjective
1.
reduced in force, effect, or value
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The drug has an attenuated effect on the immune system.
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The sound was attenuated by the thick walls.
2.
made thin or slender
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The artist used attenuated lines to create a sense of delicacy.
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The plant had long, attenuated leaves.
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