Definition

The condition of being small or tiny in size or importance.

Example

The diminutiveness of the toy made it easy for children to carry around.

Conversation

I find the diminutiveness of those puppies absolutely adorable.

Right? They just look so cute when they're that small.

I wonder how their size will change as they grow up.

Yeah, but I hope they keep some of that diminutiveness even as adults!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diminutiveness → It is formed from "diminut-" (from Latin "diminutivus", meaning small or lesser) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "diminutiveness" refers to the quality of being small or lesser in size or importance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'diminut-' meaning small, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that diminutiveness refers to the state of being small.

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