attenuation Meaning & Definition
-eɪʃən
What Does Attenuation Mean?
As a noun, attenuation means A gradual diminishing of strength. It is also used to mean A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
Word Facts for Attenuation
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-eɪʃən/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | fading |
| Plural | attenuations |
Attenuation Definition (Noun)
- A gradual diminishing of strength.
- A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
- A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.
- The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.
- A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
- A regulatory mechanism responsible for premature termination of transcription.
- The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
- The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.
Synonyms of Attenuation
Attenuation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Attenuation
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Attenuation in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
attenuation (countable and uncountable, plural attenuations)
Origin of Attenuation
From Middle English attenuacioun, a borrowing from Latin attenuātiō (“a diminishing”). Equivalent to attenuate + -ion.
Attenuation Pronunciation
You say attenuation as /-eɪʃən/. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Attenuation
What part of speech is attenuation?
Attenuation is a noun.
What is another word for attenuation?
Close synonyms of attenuation are fading. See the full list of attenuation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of attenuation?
The plural of attenuation is attenuations.