diminutive in Latin
diminutive in Latin is (nomen) deminutivum, (nomen) diminutivum — diminutive means very small in size.
diminutive in Latin
(nomen) deminutivum
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
(nomen) diminutivum
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
What does "diminutive" mean?
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adjective Very small in size.
"A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner."
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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 Latin?
"diminutive" in Latin is (nomen) deminutivum, (nomen) diminutivum. diminutive means: Very small in size.
How do you use "diminutive" in a sentence?
Example: "A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner." In Latin, "diminutive" is (nomen) deminutivum, (nomen) diminutivum.
Are there other ways to say "diminutive" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "diminutive": (nomen) deminutivum, (nomen) diminutivum.
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