attenuation
Translation
reduction, weakening, lessening
Examples
We observed a significant attenuation of the signal.
We observed a significant attenuation of the signal.
The attenuation of the virus made it less harmful.
The attenuation of the virus made it less harmful.
Grammar Patterns
the attenuation of ((sth.)) the reduction of the force of (sth.) The attenuation of the sound was noticeable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reduction, weakening, decrease; Antonyms: amplification, strengthening, increase
Etymology
From the verb 'attenuate', from Latin 'attenuare'. The '-ion' suffix denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to attenuate'. It refers to the process or result of making something weaker.