What Google Knows
A diminutive is a word obtained by modifying a root word to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment, and sometimes to derogatorily belittle something or someone.
Related Definition
- diminutive:
adj Very small.
adj (obsolete) Serving to diminish.
adj (grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
n (grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
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