attenuate — To make or become weaker, thinner, or less intense; to reduce in force, value, or amount.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To make or become weaker, thinner, or less intense; to reduce in force, value, or amount.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtɛnjuˌeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke singing was so loud that even three concrete walls couldn't attenuate his passionate rendition of 'My Way'.
- The company hopes the new policy will attenuate employee complaints about free coffee quality.
- Scientists attenuated the virus so much that it became weaker than my motivation on Monday mornings.
attenuate
VERB[/əˈtɛnjuˌeɪt/]
To make or become weaker, thinner, or less intense; to reduce in force, value, or amount.
To make or become weaker, thinner, or less intense; to reduce in force, value, or amount.
Though her strength may attenuate, she's fortunate to graduate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin attenuatus, meaning 'to make thin or slender.' The word literally comes from the idea of stretching something out until it becomes weaker or thinner.
Breakdown
ad- (to/toward) + tenuis (thin/slender) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to make')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My neighbor's karaoke singing was so loud that even three concrete walls couldn't attenuate his passionate rendition of 'My Way'.”
“The company hopes the new policy will attenuate employee complaints about free coffee quality.”
“Scientists attenuated the virus so much that it became weaker than my motivation on Monday mornings.”
“The medication helps attenuate inflammation in the joints.”
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