Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or having the quality of being small in size or amount

“The diminutive puppy was easily carried by the child.”

2. noun

a word or expression used to form the names of people or things in a language, especially in Romance languages, by adding a suffix to indicate small size or affection, as -ino, -et, -el, etc.

“Diminutives are often used in Italian to convey affection or smallness.”