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Diminutivization, also known as diminutive formation, is a linguistic process by which a word is modified to express smallness, youth, or endearment. This process is common in many languages and often involves the addition of suffixes or prefixes to the base word. The resulting diminutive form is typically used to refer to a smaller version of the original object, a younger version of the original person, or to express affection or endearment.

In English, diminutives are often formed by adding suffixes such as "-ie", "-y", "-let", or "-kin". For example, the word "cat" can be diminutivized to "kitty" or "kitten". Similarly, the word "boy" can be diminutivized to "lad" or "ladie".

In some languages, diminutives are formed by reduplication, where the base word is repeated or partially repeated. For example, in Japanese, the word for "child" is "ko", and the diminutive form is "ko-chan".

Diminutives can also be formed by using diminutive nouns or adjectives. For example, in Spanish, the word "niño" (child) can be diminutivized to "niñito" (little child).

Diminutives are often used in everyday language to express affection, endearment, or to refer to smaller versions of objects. They can also be used to create a sense of familiarity or intimacy between speakers. However, the use of diminutives can vary greatly between languages and cultures, and their meaning and usage can be complex and nuanced.