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Term: Atenuated

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Weakened or reduced, specifically in strength or virulence.

Sample Sentence: After receiving the vaccine, the patient's immune response became atenuated, resulting in a milder form of the illness.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To weaken or make less severe.

Sample Sentence: The company implemented cost-cutting measures that atenuated the impact of the financial crisis.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a weakened or reduced manner.

Sample Sentence: The radio signal was atenuated by the thick walls of the building, resulting in a poor reception.

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