deminutiivinen

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Etymology

deminutiivi (diminutive) +‎ -inen

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdeminutiːʋinen/,
  • Rhymes: -iːʋinen
  • Hyphenation(key): de‧mi‧nu‧tii‧vi‧nen

Adjective

deminutiivinen (comparative deminutiivisempi, superlative deminutiivisin)

  1. (grammar) diminutive

Usage notes

This form is preferred in scientific context. In common language the parallel form diminutiivinen is often used.

Declension

Possessive forms of deminutiivinen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

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