attenuation
Translation
attenuation, reduction, weakening
Examples
The signal showed significant attenuation over distance.
The signal showed significant attenuation over distance.
Vaccines work through the attenuation of a virus.
Vaccines work through the attenuation of a virus.
Grammar Patterns
the attenuation of ((sth.)) The attenuation of the sound was noticeable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reduction, weakening, diminution; Antonyms: amplification, strengthening
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'tenuare' (to make thin). It means 'the action of making something thinner or weaker'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a radio signal becoming 'tenuous' or thin as you move further away from the source.