Meaning Of The Word Diminutive

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What's The Definition Of Diminutive?

diminutive
A diminutive person or object is very small.
countable noun: A diminutive is a suffix which is added to a word to show affection or to indicate that something is small. For example, '-ie' and '-ette' are diminutives, for example in 'doggie' and ' statuette'.
countable noun: A diminutive is an informal form of a name. For example, ' Jim' and ' Jimmy' are diminutives of ' James'.

diminutive in American English
much smaller than ordinary or average; very small; tiny
adjective: small; little; tiny
noun: a small thing or person

diminutive in British English
adjective: very small; tiny
noun: a diminutive word or affix

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