What does diminutive mean in grammar?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 grammar : a word, affix, or name usually indicating small size : a diminutive (see diminutive entry 2 sense 1) word, affix, or name. 2 : one that is notably small : a diminutive individual.
How do you say the word diminutive?
What is a diminutive example?
Diminutive means small. A diminutive word is a “cute” version of a word or name: for example, “duckling” is a diminutive of “duck” and Billy is a diminutive form of the name William.