attenuated

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛnjueɪtɪd/

Definition

Reduced in force, effect, value, or physical thickness.

Examples

• The virus was attenuated in the lab to create a safer vaccine.

• His once-powerful influence had become significantly attenuated over the years.

• The long, attenuated limbs of the insect allowed it to blend into the twigs.

How to Use attenuated

attenuated by (prepositional phrase)

weakened by a specific agent or cause. — "The sound was attenuated by the heavy curtains."

highly attenuated (collocation)

significantly or extremely weakened. — "The signal was highly attenuated, making communication difficult."

Synonyms of attenuated

Words with a similar meaning to attenuated:

• weak
• thinned
• reduced
• diminished

Antonyms of attenuated

Words with the opposite meaning to attenuated:

• strengthened
• intensified

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