ensmallen

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[edit] English

The term “ensmallen” is considered a neologism based on standardized Wiktionary criteria.

Neologisms are newly acknowledged terms. They typically have not been in circulation long enough or widely enough for their social status to be determined. Neologisms can be nonces, slang terms, or even illiteracies.

The citation of “ensmallen” may be restricted to certain other contexts that have not been fully investigated, such as industry jargon or regional use. The term may not generally be understood even within those contexts.

[edit] Etymology

Small + en- -en, by analogy with embiggen.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ɛnˈsmɔːlə̆n/
  • Hyphenation: en‧small‧en

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to ensmallen

Third person singular
ensmallens

Simple past
ensmallened

Past participle
ensmallened

Present participle
ensmallening

to ensmallen (third-person singular simple present ensmallens, present participle ensmallening, simple past and past participle ensmallened)

  1. (humorous) To make smaller, such as by reducing the resolution of an image file.

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