IPA: /əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt/
KK: /əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt/
adjective
Definition: Having been made thinner, weaker, or less intense; reduced in strength or effect.
Example: The attenuate design of the sculpture gives it an elegant appearance.
intransitive verb
Definition: To become thinner, weaker, or less intense.
Example: The sound began to attenuate as it traveled further away from the source.
transitive verb
Definition: To make something weaker, thinner, or less intense.
Example: The scientist worked to attenuate the virus so it would be safer for use in vaccines.