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Dimunitive

Definition:

Adjective:

1. Extremely small; tiny in size.

2. Of or relating to a word or suffix that indicates smallness or endearment.

Noun:

1. A word or suffix that indicates smallness or endearment.

Examples:

Adjective:

1. The dimunitive puppy fit snugly in the palm of my hand.

2. She had a dimunitive stature, barely reaching five feet tall.

Noun:

1. In the Japanese language, "-chan" is a common dimunitive used to show affection towards someone.

2. The word "duckling" is a dimunitive of "duck".

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