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 Diminutive [Lat. Deminuere ‘To Lessen’] : Language and Linguistics
143 words, approx. 1 pages 1 Nouns derived by means of certain suffixes like -et(te) (cigarette), -let (booklet), and -ie/-y (Billie, kitty) or a prefix like mini- (mini-vac) that as a rule modify ( modification) the meaning of the stem to ‘little,’ but which can... summary from source:
Diminutive : Grammatical Terms in Linguistics
65 words, approx. 1 pages// n. 1. A derivational affix which may be added to a word to express a notion of small size, often additionally (or even instead) a notion of warmth or affection: Spanish -it-, -ill-, 2. A word formed by the use of such an affix: Spanish gatito... summary from source:
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A diminutive is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment. It is the opposite of an augmentative. While many languages apply the grammatical... 
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