ATTENUATE


Meaning of ATTENUATE in English

[ ə'tɛnjʊeɪt ]

■ verb

1》 reduce the strength, effect, or value of.

2》 make thin or thinner.

Derivatives

attenuation noun

Origin

C16 (earlier (ME) as attenuation ): from L. attenuat- , attenuare 'make slender'.

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