Origin: Latin suffix -ate
Attenuate has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Verb · Adjective
weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
reduced in strength
"the faded tones of an old recording"
Gradually tapering into a petiole-like extension toward the base.