attenuate
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Definition & Meaning of "attenuate"in English

to attenuate
01

to gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity

Intransitive
to attenuate definition and meaning
Formal
Examples
The effectiveness of the treatment has attenuated over time.
02

to dilute or reduce the consistency of a substance

Transitive: to attenuate a substance
Formal
Examples
She attenuated the paint by mixing it with water to create a more translucent effect on the canvas.
03

to take away from something's effect, value, size, power, or amount

Transitive: to attenuate sth
Formal
Examples
The noise-canceling headphones helped to attenuate the loud sounds of the city streets.
attenuate
01

diminished in istrength over time

Formal
Examples
His attenuate enthusiasm for the project was evident as he spoke in a quiet voice.
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