Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Attenuate
verb
/ uh-TEN-yoo-ayt /
Medium
Meaning
To reduce the force, intensity or value of something, making it weaker or thinner.
Origin / Etymology
Latin attenuare, from ad (to) and tenuis (thin), literally to make thin
Synonyms
Weaken
Diminish
Dilute
Antonyms
Amplify
Intensify
Strengthen
Example Sentence
"Mangrove belts attenuate storm surges, shielding coastal settlements from cyclone-driven flooding."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS3 disaster management and science answers for reducing the intensity of shocks, signals or risks.
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