Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The act or process of making something smaller or less in amount, size, or degree.

Example: The diminution of the company's profits led to budget cuts.

Definition: This word describes something that is very small or tiny in size. It can also refer to a grammatical suffix that shows smallness or conveys a sense of affection or familiarity.

Example: The diminutive puppy fit perfectly in her hands.

Definition: A word or suffix that indicates something is small or a person who is very small in size.

Example: The word 'kitten' is a diminutive form of 'cat'.

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.

Definition: A term used to describe one of two different forms of a substance that can exist in the same physical state.

Example: The scientist studied the dimorph of the mineral to understand its properties better.

Definition: Having or existing in two different forms or types.

Example: Some species of plants are dimorphic, showing different leaf shapes depending on their environment.

Definition: The presence of two different forms or types of something within the same species or group, often seen in animals or plants, where these forms can vary in characteristics like color, size, or shape.

Example: In some species of butterflies, dimorphism is evident as males and females display different colors and patterns.

Definition: Having or occurring in two different forms or shapes.

Example: The species is dimorphous, exhibiting two distinct types of flowers.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains two nitro groups attached to a benzene ring, often used in the production of dyes and other chemicals.

Example: Dinitrobenzene is commonly used in the manufacture of explosives and dyes.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is made from phenol and contains nitrogen and oxygen; it is known for being toxic and is used in some pesticides.

Example: Dinitrophenol is often used in laboratories for various chemical reactions.

Definition: A tiny, single-celled organism found mainly in the ocean, which has two whip-like structures called flagella. These organisms are important in the food chain and can sometimes cause harmful events like red tide.

Example: The dinoflagellate caused the water to glow at night due to its bioluminescent properties.