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diminutive in Italian

diminutive in Italian is minuscolo, diminutivo — diminutive means very small in size.

diminutive in Italian

minuscolo
adj
Very small.
diminutivo
adj
diminutivo
noun
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

What does "diminutive" mean?

  1. adjective Very small in size.
    "A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner."
  2. noun A shortened or altered form of a word that suggests smallness, youth, or affection, such as "kitty" from "cat".
    ""Billy" is a common diminutive of "William"."
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diminutive in a sentence

  • A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner.
  • The apartment was diminutive but cleverly designed.
  • "Billy" is a common diminutive of "William".

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What is "diminutive" in Italian?

"diminutive" in Italian is minuscolo, diminutivo. diminutive means: Very small in size.

How do you use "diminutive" in a sentence?

Example: "A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner." In Italian, "diminutive" is minuscolo, diminutivo.

Are there other ways to say "diminutive" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "diminutive": minuscolo, diminutivo.

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