ATTENUATE

/əˈtɛn.juː.eɪt/
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A(1) T(1) T(1) E(1) N(1) U(1) A(1) T(1) E(1)
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Definition

/əˈtɛn.juː.eɪt/
verb
  1. To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
  2. To make thinner, as by physically reshaping, starving, or decaying.
  3. To become thin or fine; to grow less.
  4. To weaken.
  5. To rarefy.
adjective
  1. (of leaves) Gradually tapering into a petiole-like extension toward the base.

Source: Wiktionary

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