answersLogoWhite

0

Diminutives pertain to affixes which are added to a word to convey smallness. Some examples of words with diminutives are cigarette for cigar, pipette for pipe, kitty for kitten and booklet for book.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are the diminutives of Mary in Irish Gaelic?

The most common is Máirín (Maureen).


Conversation poems to understand how diminutives are formed?

we hve been given two poems the learning objective is to understand how diminutives are found?


What is the polish name for Frank?

It's Franciszek. The most popular diminutives are Franek and Franiu.


What is the Hungarian name for john?

The Hungarian name for John is "János." It is a common name in Hungary, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." János has several variations and diminutives in Hungarian, such as Jani or Jancsi.


What are nicknames for Mary in Polish?

Maruy = Maria nicknames or diminutives: Marysia, Marychna, Marynia, Mania, Mańka


When did Common list against foreign immigration end?

Common list against foreign immigration ended in 1993.


When was Common list against foreign immigration created?

Common list against foreign immigration was created in 1993.


Do Russian names have diminutives?

Yes, they have many variations. Example name: Anastasiya Nasten'ka, Nastyuha, Nastyusha, etc.


Is Alice a boys name?

'Alice' is a female name. It is one of a number of diminutives of 'Alexandra' , the female form of ' Alexander'. Other diminutives of Alexandra are. Alex Alexis Alexa Sandra Sally, Zandra Xandra


List some unhealthy dietary practices common in Pakistan?

list some unhealthy dietary practises common in Pakistan


Could anyone please help me with writing a proof of funds letter. I’m totally lost on how to do it?

Lists of most common surnames by region: List of most common surnames in Asia Lists of East Asian surnames List of most common surnames in Europe List of most common surnames in North America List of most common surnames in Oceania (Australia, New Zealand) List of most common surnames in South America


Is the word list a common noun?

Yes, the noun 'list' is a common noun, a general word for a group of words or numbers written or printed in a column; an inclination to one side, a tilt.