Pronunciation of diminutive

Pronunciation of the English word diminutive.

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Pronounce diminutive in English


diminutive in a sentence

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1. Liliana is a girl's name and its diminutive is usually Lili, but sometimes Iana is used, Iana being the last part of the name.
2. There could be many uses for such a diminutive flying vehicle.
3. Don't use a big word when a singularly unloquacious and diminutive linguistic expression will satisfactorily accomplish the contemporary necessity.
4. Twig in beak, the diminutive bird pranced atop the thick branch.
5. In the gardens of the better classes summer-houses and shelters of rustic appearance and diminutive proportions are often seen. Rustic arbors are also to be seen in the larger gardens. Specially constructed houses of quaint design and small size are not uncommon; in these the ceremonial tea-parties take place. High fences, either of board or bamboo, or solid walls of mud or tile with stone foundations, surround the house or enclose it from the street. Low rustic fences border the gardens in the suburbs. Gateways of various styles, some of imposing design, form the entrances; as a general thing they are either rustic and light, or formal and massive.
6. Currently attached to the belly of Perseverance, the diminutive Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is a technology demonstration that will attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
7. Many years ago, in Brasília, I participated in a simultaneous against Grand Master Henrique Mecking, better known for the affectionate diminutive Mequinho. I don't remember how many boards were there, but I know I didn't offer much resistance and, as expected, I lost the game.

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