attenuated
attenuated · more attenuated · most attenuated
Made, or become weak; subject to attenuationMade, or become weak; subject to attenuation.
US/ətˈɛnjuˌeɪtɪd/
Meaning
3 sensesMade, or become weak; subject to attenuation.
attenuated power
Made, or become weak; subject to attenuation.
Weakened, usually in a way that includes nonreplicating status.
Near-synonym: nonreplicating (often synonymous)
the live attenuated type of vaccines
Long and tapering (especially of leaves)
More definitions
- of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion
- reduced in strength
Translations
1 languagesForms
more attenuated, most attenuated| Comparative | more attenuated Lesson |
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| Superlative | most attenuated Lesson |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsAntonyms
45 antonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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