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diminutive

(n): a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness

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4 months ago sionnach said:

diminutive actually contains twin joeys - mini and minute.

Non-identical twins, obviously.

4 months ago mollusque said:

diMINutIve

about 1 year ago uselessness said: A Tip for Proper English

Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.

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