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comminute.

To break into smaller portions.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈkɒ.mɪ.njuːt/UK/ˈkɑ.mɪ.njuːt/General-American
  1. To break into smaller portions.

    transitive
  2. To break into smaller portions. To pulverize; to smash.

    transitive
  3. To break into smaller portions. To cause fragmentation (of bone).

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Latin comminūtus (“crumbled, lessened”).

noun/ˈkɒ.mɪ.njuːt/UK/ˈkɑ.mɪ.njuːt/General-American
  1. Pulverized material.

    countable · uncountable
    The drink contains lemon comminute.
Where this word comes from

From Latin comminūtus (“crumbled, lessened”).

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