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Vocabulary Entry
diminutive
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Small in size or stature.
Example Sentences
"The diminutive puppy fit snugly in his owner's hands."
"She wore a diminutive hat that added charm to her outfit."
"Despite his diminutive height, he played basketball with great skill."
N
noun
A word or form that indicates smallness or a lesser degree.
Example Sentences
"In linguistics, 'booklet' is a diminutive of 'book'."
"The suffix '-ette' often conveys a diminutive meaning in words."
"The diminutive of 'duck' is 'duckling'."