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1. diminutive

adjective. ['dɪˈmɪnjətɪv'] very small.

Etymology

  • diminutif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • diminutivum (Latin)

Rhymes with Diminutive

  • alternative
  • captive
  • causative
  • causative
  • cognitive
  • collaborative
  • collaborative
  • collective
  • combative
  • commemorative
  • commemorative
  • communicative
  • comparative
  • conductive
  • congestive
  • connective
  • constructive
  • consultative
  • contemplative
  • contraceptive

How do you pronounce diminutive?

Pronounce diminutive as dɪˈmɪnjətɪv.

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2. diminutive

noun. ['dɪˈmɪnjətɪv'] a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness.

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Etymology

  • diminutif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • diminutivum (Latin)