Word of the day - Sep-22-2023 - Attenuate

Word of the day

Sep 22, 2023

make thin; weaken

Meaning and examples

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Sentences using the word attenuate

  1. The thick fog attenuated the sunlight, casting an eerie glow upon the landscape.
  2. The sound of the distant thunder attenuated as it approached, becoming more muffled and indistinct.
  3. The caffeine in my coffee attenuated my fatigue, allowing me to focus on my work.
  4. The drug's effects attenuated over time, gradually reducing its potency.
  5. The high-pitched noise attenuated after adjusting the volume, providing some respite.
  6. The attenuation of seismic waves provided valuable information about the earthquake's epicenter.
  7. The material acted as an attenuator, reducing the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation.
  8. The attenuation of the signal weakened its reception, making it difficult to understand.
  9. The attenuating effect of the atmosphere limits the visibility of celestial objects.
  10. The use of a filter attenuated certain wavelengths of light, creating a specific color spectrum.

FAQs About the word attenuate

weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance), become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude, reduced in strengthTo make thin or slender, as by mechanical

reduce, depress, mark down, shrink, write down, devaluate, depreciate, lower, devalue, cheapen

upgrade, appreciate, upgrade, appreciate, enhance, enhance, amplify, maximize, expand, augment

The thick fog attenuated the sunlight, casting an eerie glow upon the landscape.The sound of the distant thunder attenuated as it approached, becoming more muffled and indistinct.

The caffeine in my coffee attenuated my fatigue, allowing me to focus on my work.The drug's effects attenuated over time, gradually reducing its potency.

Today

Sep 22, 2023

attenuate