Diluted

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlutɪd/

Definitions of diluted

adjective describes the quality of being made weaker or less concentrated by adding water or another solvent

Example Sentences

A1 The juice was too diluted to taste the fruit.

A2 She added water to the paint to create a more diluted color.

B1 The company's diluted earnings per share were lower than expected.

B2 The diluted solution was not as effective as the concentrated one.

C1 The diluted power of the government led to unrest among the citizens.

C2 The diluted version of the original manuscript lacked the depth of the original.

Examples of diluted in a Sentence

formal The scientist diluted the solution to ensure accurate results.

informal I diluted the juice with some water to make it less sweet.

slang I watered down the drink so it wouldn't be so strong.

figurative His influence in the company was diluted after the merger.

Grammatical Forms of diluted

• past tense: diluted
• plural: dilutes
• comparative: more diluted
• superlative: most diluted
• present tense: dilute
• future tense: will dilute
• perfect tense: have diluted
• continuous tense: is diluting
• singular: diluted
• positive degree: diluted
• infinitive: to dilute
• gerund: diluting
• participle: diluted

Origin and Evolution of diluted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'diluted' originated from the Latin word 'dilutus', which means 'washed away' or 'dissolved'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'diluted' has retained its meaning of being made weaker or less concentrated by the addition of water or another solvent. It is commonly used in various contexts to describe the process of thinning out a substance or making it less potent.