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Attenuate

/əˈtɛn.juː.eɪt/

To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.

📖 Definitions of "Attenuate"

verb
  1. 1

    To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.

  2. 2

    To make thinner, as by physically reshaping, starving, or decaying.

  3. 3

    To become thin or fine; to grow less.

  4. 4

    To weaken.

adjective
  1. 1

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

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