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• Diminutive — In language structure, a diminutive,[1] or diminutive form (abbreviated dim), is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment.[2][3] It… …   Wikipedia

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• diminutive — [də min′yo͞o tiv, də min′yətiv] adj. [ME & OFr diminutif < LL diminutivus < pp. of L deminuere, DIMINISH] 1. much smaller than ordinary or average; very small; tiny 2. Gram. expressing smallness or diminution [a diminutive suffix or name] n …   English World dictionary

• Diminutive Serotine — Conservation status Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1)[1] …   Wikipedia

• diminutive — ► ADJECTIVE 1) extremely or unusually small. 2) (of a word, name, or suffix) implying smallness (e.g. let in booklet). ► NOUN ▪ a shortened form of a name, typically used informally. DERIVATIVES diminutively adverb diminutiveness noun …   English terms dictionary

• diminutive — /dəˈmɪnjətɪv / (say duh minyuhtiv) adjective 1. small; little; tiny: *he tore little strips of paper and made diminutive notes upon them. –peter carey, 1988. 2. Grammar relating to or productive of a form denoting smallness, familiarity,… …  

• diminutive — [[t]dɪmɪ̱njʊtɪv[/t]] diminutives 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n A diminutive person or object is very small. Her eyes scanned the room until they came to rest on a diminutive figure standing at the entrance. Syn: tiny 2) N COUNT A diminutive is an… …   English dictionary

• diminutive — I. noun Etymology: Middle English diminutif, from Medieval Latin diminutivum, alteration of Late Latin deminutivum, from neuter of deminutivus, adjective, from deminutus, past participle of deminuere Date: 14th century 1. a diminutive word, affix …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• diminutive — di·min·u·tive || dɪ mɪnjÊŠtɪv adj. tiny, minute, small; indicating smallness (Grammar) n. diminutive word or suffix (Grammar); word indicating small size (such as booklet , etc.); shortened form of a name, name indicating fondness; very… …   English contemporary dictionary

• diminutive — [dɪ mɪnjʊtɪv] adjective 1》 extremely or unusually small. 2》 (of a word, name, or suffix) implying smallness, either actual or as an expression of affection or scorn (e.g. teeny, let). noun a diminutive word or suffix. ↘a shortened informal form… …   English new terms dictionary

• Name at birth — The name at birth is the name a child is given by his or her parents, according to a generally universal custom, and legal requirement.[1] What happens subsequently about this name has a substantial cultural component. Where births are officially …   Wikipedia