diminutive|diminutives in English

noun

[di·min·u·tive || dɪ'mɪnjʊtɪv]

diminutive word or suffix (Grammar); word indicating small size (such as "booklet", etc.); shortened form of a name, name indicating fondness; very small person; very small thing

Use "diminutive|diminutives" in a sentence

1. According to Henry Bradley, 'Totila' and 'Baduila' are diminutives of 'Totabadws'.

2. Maggie is a diminutive of Margaret.

3. From French Ablet, Ablette, a diminutive from Late Latin abula, for albula, diminutive of albus (“ white ”)

4. Collins is a diminutive of Nicholas

5. From Italian Andantino, the diminutive of andante.

6. The diminutive, white - haired was deeply troubled.

7. In many languages, formation of diminutives by adding suffixes is a productive part of the language.

8. She has diminutive hands for an adult.

9. A diminutive figure appeared in the doorway.

10. Borrowed from Italian allegretto, diminutive form of allegro.

11. Alette is also a diminutive form (French and

12. She was a diminutive figure beside her husband.

13. A diminutive of the female given name Angela

14. It suited her diminutive stature and delicate features.

15. Diminutive and quick, Dunning was professional but approachable.

16. She noticed a diminutive figure standing at the entrance.

17. But their diminutive size makes for fun eating.

18. Brennan is a diminutive man with a quick smile.

19. It makes a graceful, diminutive Bushlet about 8 in

20. Despite its diminutive size, the car is quite comfortable.

21. BROZ Croatian Derived from Broz, a diminutive of AMBROZIJE

22. He's a diminutive figure, less than five feet tall.

23. Belve is a diminutive form of the name Belva (English)

24. Diminutive form of AquAmarine or a reference to the U.S

25. Beest n ( plural Beesten, diminutive Beestje n ) An animal, a beast