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attenuare — meaning in English

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English meaning

deaden verb To make something weaker, quieter or less intense.
ease noun The quality of being simple or effortless.

Senses

attenuare is used for these senses in English:

deaden (transitive) To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
ease (transitive) To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).

deaden — full definition

verb To make something weaker, quieter or less intense.
verb To grow weaker or less intense on its own.
verb To stop sound from passing through something.

ease — full definition

noun The quality of being simple or effortless.
noun A relaxed state, free from worry, pain, or awkwardness.
verb To make something less difficult, painful, or intense.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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