diminutive — extremely or unusually small
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely or unusually small
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
Example Sentences
- The diminutive robot vacuum got stuck under the couch because it was too small to push the cushions aside.
- Despite her diminutive appearance, she had the loudest voice in the entire choir.
- The diminutive superhero's power was inversely proportional to his size.
diminutive
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/]
extremely or unusually small
The diminutive puppy tries to climb onto the giant sofa but keeps sliding down.
A diminutive fairy reads primitive art with sensitive touch.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'diminutivus', derived from 'diminuere' meaning 'to lessen or reduce'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin roots, carrying the sense of making something smaller or of lesser importance.
Breakdown
diminut- (from Latin diminuere, to lessen) + -ive (suffix forming adjectives) = diminutive
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The diminutive robot vacuum got stuck under the couch because it was too small to push the cushions aside.”
“Despite her diminutive appearance, she had the loudest voice in the entire choir.”
“The diminutive superhero's power was inversely proportional to his size.”
“In English, 'doggy' is a diminutive form of 'dog'.”
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