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ATTENUATE

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Attenuate.

How to pronounce attenuate:

US

Attenuate - as an adjective satellite

Reduced in strength

Example: "The faded tones of an old recording"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attenuated11faded10weakened16

Attenuate - as a verb

Weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rarefy12

Become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weaken13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Attenuate - as an adjective

(of leaves) gradually tapering into a petiole-like extension toward the base.

Example Sentences

"The pharmacist recommended taking a painkiller to attenuate the migraine."
"The company aims to attenuate the negative impact of its operations on the environment."
"The government implemented policies to attenuate the spread of the virus."
"The artist used shading techniques to attenuate the contrast between light and dark areas in the painting."
"Wearing earplugs can help attenuate the loud noise at the concert."
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Word Game Points

Is ATTENUATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attenuate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ATTENUATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ATTENUATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attenuate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ATTENUATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ATTENUATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attenuate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ATTENUATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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