diminutive

UK
/dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/

Translations

diminutivenoun
diminutives
pl
UK
/dɪˈmɪnjʊtɪv/
US
/dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
The word 'kitten' is a diminutive of 'cat'.
Слово 'котёнок' является уменьшительным от 'кот'.
Additional translations
diminutiveadjective
more diminutive
Comp.
most diminutive
Super.
UK
/dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/
The artist created a diminutive sculpture that fit in the palm of your hand.
Художник создал миниатюрную скульптуру, которая помещалась на ладони.
The diminutive puppy was the smallest in the litter.
Крошечный щенок был самым маленьким в помете.
She wore a diminutive hat that barely covered her head.
Она носила маленькую шляпу, которая едва покрывала ее голову.
Additional translations

Definitions

diminutivenoun
A word, name, or suffix that indicates smallness or expresses affection, often by representing a smaller or more familiar form of the original.
"Liz" is a diminutive of "Elizabeth".
A smaller or shorter thing, in particular.
The diminutive of the statue was placed in the garden.
A very small person or thing.
Although a diminutive, he commanded great respect among his peers.
diminutiveadjective
Extremely or unusually small.
The diminutive puppy could fit in the palm of my hand.
Denoting a word or suffix that indicates smallness or endearment.
In Spanish, the diminutive form of 'perro' is 'perrito', meaning little dog.