Meaning of the word diminutive in English
What does diminutive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
diminutive
US /dɪˈmɪn.jə.t̬ɪv/
UK /dɪˈmɪn.jə.t̬ɪv/
Adjective
1.
very small:
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He's a diminutive figure, less than five feet tall.
Noun
1.
a word or part of a word that expresses the fact that something is small, often used either to show affection or to suggest something or someone is not important:
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The findings do not support previous studies on gender differences in parental use of diminutives with young children.
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