diminutiveness

Definition of Diminutiveness in English :

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Noun

1. diminutiveness, minuteness, petiteness, tininess, weeness

the property of being very small in size

Example Sentences:
'hence the minuteness of detail in the painting'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Diminutiveness

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adjective

1.

very small; tiny

2. grammar

a.

denoting an affix added to a word to convey the meaning small or unimportant or to express affection, as for example the suffix -ette in French

b.

denoting a word formed by the addition of a diminutive affix

noun

3. grammar

a diminutive word or affix

4.

a tiny person or thing

Diminutiveness

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adjective

1.

much smaller than ordinary or average; very small; tiny

2. Grammar

expressing smallness or diminution

a diminutive suffix or name

noun

3.

a very small person or thing

4.

a.

a word or name formed from another by the addition of a suffix expressing smallness in size or, sometimes, endearment or condescension, as ringlet (ring + -let), Jackie (Jack + -ie), lambkin (lamb + -kin)

b.

such a suffix

Diminutiveness

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adj.

1. Extremely or extraordinarily small. See Synonyms at small.

2. Grammar Of or being a suffix that indicates smallness or, by semantic extension, qualities such as youth, familiarity, affection, or contempt, as -let in booklet, -kin in lambkin, or -et in nymphet.

n.

1. Grammar A diminutive suffix, word, or name.

2. A very small person or thing.

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