attenuation
A gradual diminishing of strengthA gradual diminishing of strength.
Meaning
7 senses(countable, uncountable)A gradual diminishing of strength.
Verminderung
ослабле́ниеoslablénije
(countable, uncountable)A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
Attenuation, Dämpfung
затуха́ниеzatuxánije, аттенюа́цияattɛnjuácija
(countable, uncountable)A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.
Attenuierung, Abschwächung
(countable, uncountable)The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.
(countable, uncountable)A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
(countable, uncountable)The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
(countable, uncountable)The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.
- the property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density
- weakening in force or intensity
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 3
Origin
From Middle English attenuacioun, a borrowing from Latin attenuātiō (“a diminishing”). EquFrom Middle English attenuacioun, a borrowing from Latin attenuātiō (“a diminishing”). Equivalent to attenuate + -ion.
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Forms
plural: attenuations| Singular | attenuation |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- weakening in force or intensity:fading
Word family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable