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to attenuate
01
to gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity
Intransitive
Example
The effectiveness of the treatment has attenuated over time.
Over the years, his enthusiasm for the project has attenuated.
Without proper maintenance, the performance of the machine will attenuate.
02
to dilute or reduce the consistency of a substance
Transitive: to attenuate a substance
Example
The scientist attenuated the solution by diluting it with distilled water to achieve the desired concentration.
She attenuated the paint by mixing it with water to create a more translucent effect on the canvas.
The chef decided to attenuate the sauce by adding a splash of broth to achieve a lighter consistency.
03
to take away from something's effect, value, size, power, or amount
Transitive: to attenuate sth
Example
Using filters on the camera lens can attenuate the intensity of bright sunlight in photographs.
The noise-canceling headphones helped to attenuate the loud sounds of the city streets.
Planting trees along the highway can help attenuate the effects of pollution on nearby communities.
attenuate
01
diminished in istrength over time
Example
The effectiveness of the treatment has attenuated over time.
Over the years, his enthusiasm for the project has attenuated.
Without proper maintenance, the performance of the machine will attenuate.
By the time they conducted the analysis, the effects had already attenuated.
The impact of the economic crisis attenuated as recovery measures were implemented.
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