Meaning Of The Word Diminutive
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Diminutive Meaning
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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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