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DIMINUTIVE

/dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective

D 2/2
I 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
U 1/2
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
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Definition of DIMINUTIVE

noun

(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

"Booklet, the diminutive of book, means ‘small book’."

adjective

Very small.

adjective

Serving to diminish.

adjective

(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

Synonyms of DIMINUTIVE

Words with similar meaning

nomen deminutivum pet form lilliputian tiny

Antonyms of DIMINUTIVE

Words with opposite meaning

augmentative gigantic huge

Examples of DIMINUTIVE in a Sentence

  • "Booklet, the diminutive of book, means ‘small book’."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is DIMINUTIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DIMINUTIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: DIMINUTIVE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DIMINUTIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter diminutive Total
Scrabble 2131111141 16
WWF 2141221151 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIMINUTIVE

100 words from the letters in DIMINUTIVE

8-letter words

venidium 14/18 UK mutinied 11/14 USUKWWF

7-letter words

minivet 12/15 UK invited 11/13 USUKWWF minuted 10/13 USUKWWF munited 10/13 UK mutined 10/13 USUKWWF untimed 10/13 UK unitive 10/13 USUKWWF

6-letter words

divine 10/12 USUKWWF vinted 10/12 UK dmenti 9/11 UK minted 9/11 USUKWWF indium 9/12 USUKWWF tedium 9/11 USUKWWF invite 9/11 USUKWWF intime 8/10 USUKWWF minuet 8/11 USUKWWF minute 8/11 USUKWWF munite 8/11 UK mutine 8/11 USUKWWF indite 7/8 USUKWWF tineid 7/8 USUKWWF dunite 7/9 USUKWWF united 7/9 USUKWWF untied 7/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

vimen 10/13 USUKWWF ivied 9/10 USUKWWF vined 9/11 USUKWWF duvet 9/11 USUKWWF imide 8/9 USUKWWF medii 8/9 USUKWWF denim 8/10 USUKWWF mined 8/10 USUKWWF demit 8/9 USUKWWF timed 8/9 USUKWWF timid 8/9 USUKWWF muted 8/10 USUKWWF tumid 8/10 USUKWWF imine 7/9 USUKWWF meint 7/9 UK unmet 7/10 USUKWWF indie 6/7 USUKWWF teiid 6/6 USUKWWF teind 6/7 USUKWWF tined 6/7 USUKWWF nitid 6/7 USUKWWF indue 6/8 USUKWWF nudie 6/8 USUKWWF dtenu 6/8 UK tendu 6/8 UK tuned 6/8 USUKWWF unite 5/7 USUKWWF untie 5/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

dive 8/9 USUKWWF vide 8/9 USUKWWF vied 8/9 USUKWWF divi 8/9 UK vend 8/10 USUKWWF dime 7/8 USUKWWF idem 7/8 USUKWWF imid 7/8 USUKWWF midi 7/8 USUKWWF mend 7/9 USUKWWF mind 7/9 USUKWWF muid 7/9 UK nevi 7/9 USUKWWF vein 7/9 USUKWWF vine 7/9 USUKWWF vite 7/8 UK vent 7/9 USUKWWF vint 7/9 UK mein 6/8 UK mien 6/8 USUKWWF mine 6/8 USUKWWF mini 6/8 USUKWWF emit 6/7 USUKWWF item 6/7 USUKWWF mite 6/7 USUKWWF time 6/7 USUKWWF ment 6/8 UK mint 6/8 USUKWWF menu 6/9 USUKWWF neum 6/9 USUKWWF muni 6/9 USUKWWF mute 6/8 USUKWWF muti 6/8 UK munt 6/9 UK deni 5/6 UK dine 5/6 USUKWWF nide 5/6 USUKWWF nidi 5/6 USUKWWF diet 5/5 USUKWWF dite 5/5 USUKWWF edit 5/5 USUKWWF tide 5/5 USUKWWF tied 5/5 USUKWWF dent 5/6 USUKWWF tend 5/6 USUKWWF dint 5/6 USUKWWF

How to Use DIMINUTIVE in Word Games

DIMINUTIVE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DIMINUTIVE

What does DIMINUTIVE mean?
DIMINUTIVE is a noun. (grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
Is DIMINUTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIMINUTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DIMINUTIVE worth in Scrabble?
DIMINUTIVE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DIMINUTIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DIMINUTIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DIMINUTIVE?
Synonyms of DIMINUTIVE include: nomen deminutivum, pet form, lilliputian, tiny. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.