attenuating
|at-ten-u-at-ing|
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/əˈtɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/
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/əˈtɛnjʊeɪtɪŋ/
(attenuate)
reduce effect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'attenuate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'attenuare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'tenuis' meant 'thin'.
Historical Evolution
'attenuare' transformed into the French word 'atténuer', and eventually became the modern English word 'attenuate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make thin or slender', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reduce in force or effect'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'attenuate', meaning to reduce the force, effect, or value of something.
The medication is attenuating the symptoms of the disease.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41