Vocabulary Entry

attenuate

|verb • adjective

verb

To reduce in force, effect, or amount; to weaken.

Example Sentences

"The medication helped to attenuate the patient's pain."

"Scientists are studying ways to attenuate the impact of climate change."

"The new regulations aim to attenuate pollution levels in the city."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The attenuate effects of the medication were noticeable after a few hours."

"Her voice was barely audible, almost attenuate in the noisy environment."

"The attenuate sunlight filtered through the thick clouds."