英语词汇“diminutives”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Just as diminish means "to grow smaller", diminutive means "very small". When writing about language, diminutive as both an adjective and a noun refers to particular endings and the words made with them to indicate smallness. In English, such endings include -et and -ette (piglet, dinette, cigarette, diskette) as well as -ie and -y (doggy, bootie, Bobby, Debbie). However, diminutives are more common in many other languages. Outside of language, diminutive is used for many things, including people ("She noticed a diminutive figure standing shyly by the door"), but often not very seriously ("We were served some rather diminutive rolls").

Synonyms

Noun

dwarf
midget
mite
peewee
pygmy
pigmy
runt
scrub
shrimp
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Adjective

bantam
dinky
dwarfish
fine
half-pint
Lilliputian
little
pint-size
pint-sized
pocket
pocket-size
pocket-sized
puny
pygmy
shrimpy
slight
small
smallish
subnormal
toylike
undersized
undersize

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Example Sentences

Noun the diminutives “-ette” and “kitchenette” dik-diks, the diminutives of the antelope family Adjective a radio with a diminutive set of speakers the diminutive suffixes “-ette” and “-ling”

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Three kid contestants battle it out in each episode to make mini dishes that pack real flavor and showcase their flair for the diminutive.

Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2022 Young Gerd, a common diminutive for Gerhard, found inspiration when the underdog West German team beat Hungary, at the time the world’s greatest team, to win the 1954 World Cup final.

Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2021 The blushy pink bonhomie that infuses every aspect of the Little Em’s experience transforms cuteness from a condescending diminutive into something that’s aspirational and inspirational.

Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 24 June 2021 But miraculously, nobody calls Baby Frank by a diminutive.

Molly Young, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2021 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, died Friday at her home in Washington.

Mark Sherman, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2020 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women's rights champion died Friday at her home in Washington.

Star Tribune, 18 Sep. 2020 Spring tends to feature the diminutive, the small-statured and the vertically challenged.

Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2020 Still, or perhaps because of that, the servers are open-handed with diminutives — sweetheart, dear, friend.

Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 27 Dec. 2019

Adjective

All pork ribs will melt off the bone when cooked low and slow, but thanks to their diminutive size — this is the shortest cut of rib — baby backs will get from the grill to the table faster than all other cuts.

Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 And given its diminutive size, the service is dependably warm and personal.

Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 4 July 2022 These diminutive Victorian ladies seemed larger because of their dress.

Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 The diminutive orange amphibians somersault through the air, often landing on their backs.

Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 Lucid went so far as to design its own diminutive but potent electric motors and energy-dense battery pack.

Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 To the contrary, Elman observed the 5-foot-5 Frankfurter walking with a particular spring in his diminutive step.

Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Massachusetts dragonflies range in size from the diminutive 3/4-inch-long elfin skimmer to the common green darner, which can exceed 3 inches in length.

Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Weighing 24 pounds, with a top speed of 20 m.p.h, this diminutive e-bike gets 10 miles on a two-hour charge.

Steve Larese, Outside Online, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English diminutif, from Medieval Latin diminutivum, alteration of Late Latin deminutivum, from neuter of deminutivus, adjective, from deminutus, past participle of deminuere "to lessen" — more at diminish

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	diminutives
释义	diminutive 1 of 2 noun di·min·u·tive də-ˈmi-nyə-tiv 1 grammar : a word, affix, or name usually indicating small size : a diminutive (see diminutive entry 2 sense 1) word, affix, or name 2 : one that is notably small : a diminutive individual diminutive 2 of 2 adjective 1 grammar : indicating small size and sometimes the state or quality of being familiarly known, lovable, pitiable, or contemptible —used of affixes (such as -ette, -kin, -ling) and of words formed with them (such as kitchenette, manikin, duckling), of clipped forms (such as Jim), and of altered forms (such as Peggy) compare augmentative 2 : exceptionally or notably small : tiny a diminutive performer diminutively adverb diminutiveness noun Did you know? Just as diminish means "to grow smaller", diminutive means "very small". When writing about language, diminutive as both an adjective and a noun refers to particular endings and the words made with them to indicate smallness. In English, such endings include -et and -ette (piglet, dinette, cigarette, diskette) as well as -ie and -y (doggy, bootie, Bobby, Debbie). However, diminutives are more common in many other languages. Outside of language, diminutive is used for many things, including people ("She noticed a diminutive figure standing shyly by the door"), but often not very seriously ("We were served some rather diminutive rolls"). Synonyms Noun dwarf midget mite peewee pygmy pigmy runt scrub shrimp Tom Thumb Adjective bantam dinky dwarfish fine half-pint Lilliputian little pint-size pint-sized pocket pocket-size pocket-sized puny pygmy shrimpy slight small smallish subnormal toylike undersized undersize See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the diminutives “-ette” and “kitchenette” dik-diks, the diminutives of the antelope family Adjective a radio with a diminutive set of speakers the diminutive suffixes “-ette” and “-ling” Recent Examples on the Web Noun Three kid contestants battle it out in each episode to make mini dishes that pack real flavor and showcase their flair for the diminutive. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2022 Young Gerd, a common diminutive for Gerhard, found inspiration when the underdog West German team beat Hungary, at the time the world’s greatest team, to win the 1954 World Cup final. Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2021 The blushy pink bonhomie that infuses every aspect of the Little Em’s experience transforms cuteness from a condescending diminutive into something that’s aspirational and inspirational. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 24 June 2021 But miraculously, nobody calls Baby Frank by a diminutive. Molly Young, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2021 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, died Friday at her home in Washington. Mark Sherman, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2020 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women's rights champion died Friday at her home in Washington. Star Tribune, 18 Sep. 2020 Spring tends to feature the diminutive, the small-statured and the vertically challenged. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2020 Still, or perhaps because of that, the servers are open-handed with diminutives — sweetheart, dear, friend. Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 27 Dec. 2019 Adjective All pork ribs will melt off the bone when cooked low and slow, but thanks to their diminutive size — this is the shortest cut of rib — baby backs will get from the grill to the table faster than all other cuts. Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 And given its diminutive size, the service is dependably warm and personal. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 4 July 2022 These diminutive Victorian ladies seemed larger because of their dress. Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 The diminutive orange amphibians somersault through the air, often landing on their backs. Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 Lucid went so far as to design its own diminutive but potent electric motors and energy-dense battery pack. Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 To the contrary, Elman observed the 5-foot-5 Frankfurter walking with a particular spring in his diminutive step. Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Massachusetts dragonflies range in size from the diminutive 3/4-inch-long elfin skimmer to the common green darner, which can exceed 3 inches in length. Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Weighing 24 pounds, with a top speed of 20 m.p.h, this diminutive e-bike gets 10 miles on a two-hour charge. Steve Larese, Outside Online, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English diminutif, from Medieval Latin diminutivum, alteration of Late Latin deminutivum, from neuter of deminutivus, adjective, from deminutus, past participle of deminuere "to lessen" — more at diminish First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition diminutive adjective di·min·u·tive də-ˈmin-yə-tiv : very small diminutives noun plural of diminutive as in shrimps a living thing much smaller than others of its kind dik-diks, the diminutives of the antelope family Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shrimps dwarves dwarfs midgets runts shrimp peewees miniatures mites pygmies minis pigmies scrubs bantams homunculi Tom Thumbs nubbins mannikins manikins hop-o'-my-thumbs half-pints Antonyms & Near Antonyms giants monsters behemoths mammoths titans whales jumbos leviathans colossi whoppers See More
随便看	natcher natches Natchesan natchest Natchez natchez Natchez Trace Natchez-Muskogean Natchitoches nate nate number nates nath Nathan nathans nathe natheless nathemore nathless Natica Naticidae naticidaes Natick naticoid natiform

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