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at·ten·u·ate • v. / əˈtenyoōˌāt/ [tr.] (often be attenuated) reduce the force, effect, or value of: her intolerance was attenuated by a rather unexpected liberalism. ∎ reduce the amplitude of (a signal, electric current, or other oscillation). ∎ [intr.] (of a signal, electric current, or other oscillation) be reduced in amplitude. ∎ [usu. as adj.] (attenuated) reduce the virulence of (a pathogenic organism or vaccine): attenuated strains of rabies virus. ∎ reduce in thickness; make thin. • adj. / -wit; -ˌwāt/ rare reduced in force, effect, or physical thickness. DERIVATIVES: at·ten·u·a·tion / əˌtenyoōˈāshən/ n. |
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"attenuate." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "attenuate." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-attenuate.html "attenuate." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-attenuate.html |
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ATTENUATETo reduce the force or severity; to lessen a relationship or connection between two objects. In criminal procedure, the relationship between an illegal search and a confession may be sufficiently attenuated as to remove the confession from the protection afforded by the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, thereby making it admissible as evidence in a criminal prosecution depending upon the facts of the case. |
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"Attenuate." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Attenuate." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437700397.html "Attenuate." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437700397.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "attenuate." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "attenuate." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-attenuate.html T. F. HOAD. "attenuate." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-attenuate.html |
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•mediate • ideate • repudiate
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•recreate • inebriate
•aureate, excoriate
•procreate
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•annunciate, enunciate
•instantiate, substantiate, transubstantiate
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•expatiate, ingratiate, satiate
•appreciate, depreciate
•initiate, officiate, propitiate, vitiate
•associate, dissociate, negotiate
•excruciate • aviate
•abbreviate, alleviate, deviate
•obviate • exuviate • inchoate
•actuate • perpetuate • effectuate
•habituate • fluctuate • punctuate
•graduate • individuate • menstruate
•accentuate, eventuate
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•evaluate, valuate
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•insinuate • situate
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"attenuate." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "attenuate." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-attenuate.html "attenuate." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-attenuate.html |
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