уменьши́тельный — meaning in English
umenshitelnyy
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English meaning
- diminutive adjective Very small in size.
Senses
уменьши́тельный is used for these senses in English:
- diminutive (obsolete) Serving to diminish.
- diminutive (grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
- hypocoristic Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
diminutive — full definition
- adjective Very small in size.
- noun A shortened or altered form of a word that suggests smallness, youth, or affection, such as "kitty" from "cat".