English Explanatory Dictionary

diminute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Small; diminutive.
verb
  1. To reduce, to lessen.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪmɪnjuːt/ /ˈdɪmɪnuːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-diminute.wav /dɪˈmɪnjuːt/ /dɪˈmɪnuːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-diminute2.wav

Word forms

diminute more diminute most diminute diminutes diminuting diminuted

Etymology

From Middle English diminute, from Latin dīminūtus and Old French diminut.

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