diminutive

• Descreve algo muito pequeno em tamanho ou escala; também se refere a uma palavra derivada que expressa ideia de pequenez, como em 'livrinho' ou 'casebre'.

Describes something that is very small in size or scale.

1. Very small in sizeB2formal

   Extremely small or tiny.

   Minúsculo

   • The diminutive puppy fit in the palm of her hand.
   • He was a diminutive man, but his presence was commanding.
   • The garden was filled with diminutive flowers.

   Sinônimoslittlemicroscopicminiatureminusculeminutepetitesmalltiny

   Antônimoscolossalenormousgiantgiganticgreathugeimmenselargemassivevast

2. Expressing smallnessC1formal

   Used to describe a word or suffix that indicates smallness, affection, or familiarity.

   Diminutivo

   • In Spanish, '-ito' is a common diminutive suffix.
   • The word 'duckling' is a diminutive form of 'duck'.
   • She used a diminutive nickname for her younger brother.

• Substantivo que designa uma palavra ou sufixo que indica pequenez, proximidade, afeto ou insignificância, usado frequentemente na linguística ou como recurso estilístico.

A noun referring to a word form or suffix that indicates smallness, familiarity, affection, or triviality, often used in linguistics or as a stylistic device.

1. Small person or thingC1formal

   A person or thing that is very small or tiny.

   Pessoa ou coisa pequena

   • The diminutive of the word 'dog' is 'doggy'.
   • She was a diminutive in stature but mighty in spirit.
   • The artist specialized in painting diminutives of famous landmarks.

   Sinônimoshalf-pintpeeweeruntshrimp

   Antônimoscolossusgiant

2. Linguistic suffixC1formal

   A word form or suffix that indicates smallness, affection, or familiarity.

   Diminutivo

   • In Spanish, '-ito' is a common diminutive suffix.
   • The word 'booklet' is a diminutive of 'book'.
   • Using a diminutive can express endearment, like 'sweetie' from 'sweet'.

   Sinônimoshypocorism