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diminutive

🇬🇧 UK/di'minjutiv/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Extremely small in size.

极小的,微小的

n.

A word or suffix that expresses smallness, affection, or youth, such as '-let' in 'booklet'.

指小词,爱称;表示小或亲昵的词缀

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
diapart, not
+
minusmall, less, diminish
+
tivesuffix
=diminutive

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The diminutive size of the phone made it perfect for carrying in a pocket.

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