PsychologyAugust 17, 2026

attenuated

uh-TEN-yoo-ay-tid

Definition

Reduced in force, intensity, effect, or value.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'attenuare,' which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'tenuis' (thin), meaning to make something thin or slender.

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The researchers suggest that while they focused on workplace negotiation, the observed social class differences in behavior might be weakened or reduced in other life contexts.

Lower-class employees face greater professional backlash for negotiating their salaries

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