Welcome to Anagrammer Crossword Genius! Keep reading below to see if diminutives is an answer to any crossword puzzle or word game (Scrabble, Words With Friends etc). Scroll down to see all the info we have compiled on diminutives.
diminutives
Searching in Crosswords ...
The answer DIMINUTIVES has 0 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
Searching in Word Games ...
The word DIMINUTIVES is VALID in some board games. Check DIMINUTIVES in word games in Scrabble, Words With Friends, see scores, anagrams etc.
Searching in Dictionaries ...
Definitions of diminutives in various dictionaries:
noun - a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness
DIMINUTIVES - A diminutive is a word that has been modified to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, to convey the smallness of the object or quality named...
Word Research / Anagrams and more ...
Keep reading for additional results and analysis below.
Possible Dictionary Clues |
---|
Plural form of diminutive. |
Extremely or unusually small. |
A diminutive word or suffix. |
Diminutives might refer to |
---|
A Diminutive is a word that has been modified to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment. A diminutive form (abbreviated DIM) is a word-formation device used to express such meanings; in many languages, such forms can be translated as "little" and diminutives can also be formed as multi-word constructions such as "Tiny Tim". Diminutives are used frequently when speaking to small children or when expressing extreme tenderness and intimacy to an adult. As such, they are often employed for nicknames and pet names. The opposite of the diminutive form is the augmentative. Beyond the diminutive form of a single word, a diminutive can be a multi-word name, such as "Tiny Tim" or "Little Dorrit". * In many languages, formation of diminutives by adding suffixes is a productive part of the language. A double diminutive (example in Polish: dzwon dzwonek dzwoneczek; example in Italian: casa |