Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

ATTENUATION Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word attenuation. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word attenuation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ATTENUATION

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
decrease
verbv
noun

• a change downward

• a process of becoming smaller or shorter

• the amount by which something decreases

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

diminution
nounn
noun

• change toward something smaller or lower

• the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

lessening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a change downward

lightening
verb, nounv, n
noun

• descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped

• changing to a lighter color

moderation
nounn
noun

• quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

• a change for the better

• the trait of avoiding excesses

• the action of lessening in severity or intensity

reduction
nounn
noun

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

• any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

• the act of reducing complexity

softening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of becoming softer

adjective satellite

• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

tempering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• hardening something by heat treatment

adjective satellite

• moderating by making more temperate

weakening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• becoming weaker

• the act of reducing the strength of something

adjective satellite

• causing debilitation

• moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker

fading
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• weakening in force or intensity

Best Hypernyms For ATTENUATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for attenuation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
weakening decrease diminishing lessening reduction weakness

Alternatives for DECREASE

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen