Attenuate

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt/

Definitions of attenuate

verb to make or become weaker or less intense

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor prescribed medication to attenuate the pain.

A2 She used earplugs to attenuate the noise from the construction site.

B1 The company implemented cost-cutting measures to attenuate their financial losses.

B2 The new technology helped attenuate the environmental impact of the factory.

C1 The government's policies aimed to attenuate the social inequalities in the country.

C2 The artist's subtle use of color attenuated the intensity of the painting.

Examples of attenuate in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed medication to attenuate the patient's symptoms.

informal Taking a break can help attenuate your stress levels.

slang I need to find a way to attenuate this drama in my life.

figurative His apology did little to attenuate the damage caused by his actions.

Grammatical Forms of attenuate

• past tense: attenuated
• plural: attenuates
• comparative: more attenuated
• superlative: most attenuated
• present tense: attenuates
• future tense: will attenuate
• perfect tense: has attenuated
• continuous tense: is attenuating
• singular: attenuate
• positive degree: attenuate
• infinitive: to attenuate
• gerund: attenuating
• participle: attenuating

Origin and Evolution of attenuate

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'attenuate' originated from the Latin word 'attenuatus', which comes from the verb 'attenuare' meaning 'to make thin or slender'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'attenuate' has evolved to also mean to weaken or reduce in force, intensity, or value.