Definition of diminutive
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 grammar : a word, affix, or name usually indicating small size : a diminutive (see diminutive entry 2 sense 1) word, affix, or name
2 : one that is notably small : a diminutive individual
diminutive
adjectiveDefinition of diminutive (Entry 2 of 2)
1 grammar : indicating small size and sometimes the state or quality of being familiarly known, lovable, pitiable, or contemptible
—used of affixes (such as -ette, -kin, -ling) and of words formed with them (such as kitchenette, manikin, duckling), of clipped forms (such as Jim), and of altered forms (such as Peggy) — compare augmentative
2 : exceptionally or notably small : tiny a diminutive performer
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The first known use of diminutive was in the 14th century
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