attenuate

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/əˈtɛn.juː.eɪt/ English

Definitions

verb

To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
To make thinner, as by physically reshaping, starving, or decaying.
To become thin or fine; to grow less.
To weaken.

adjective

(of leaves) Gradually tapering into a petiole-like extension toward the base.

Related words

Synonyms

faded rarefy reduced weakened decreased diminish minimize lessen reduce de-escalate weaken abate dilute soften quell relax

Antonyms

Associated

petiole midrib obtuse pinnate lamina circumference peduncle glabrous propagating veins attenuation toothed

Rhymes

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate

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