Lexi1 - diminutive - definition and examples

diminutive (noun) /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/, /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/

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(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

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Very small.

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(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

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(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

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Very small.

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(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.