ATTENUATED
(adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Attenuated.
Attenuated - as an adjective satellite
Of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion
Reduced in strength
Example: "The faded tones of an old recording"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attenuate9faded10weakened16Attenuated - as a verb
To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
To make thinner, as by physically reshaping, starving, or decaying.
To become thin or fine; to grow less.
To weaken.
To rarefy.
To reduce the virulence of a bacterium or virus.
To reduce the amplitude of an electrical, radio, or optical signal.
(of a beer) to become less dense as a result of the conversion of sugar to alcohol.
Attenuated - as an adjective
Made, or become weak; subject to attenuation.
Long and tapering (especially of leaves)
Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed an attenuated vaccine for the patient."
"The sound of the distant thunder was attenuated by the heavy rain."
"The attenuated signal was difficult to detect amidst the noise."
"The company used attenuated marketing strategies to reach a niche market."
"Her attenuated enthusiasm for the project was evident in her lack of effort."
Word Game Points
Is ATTENUATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attenuated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ATTENUATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ATTENUATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attenuated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordATTENUATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is ATTENUATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attenuated is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordATTENUATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
