word
Diminutive
Dih-MIH-nyuh-tihv
/dɪˈmɪnjʌtɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
diminutive
Dictionary meaning
A word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness.
Examples
- Diminutive in stature.
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