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What is the diminutive of 'River'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Brook
  2. Riverlet
  3. Stream
  4. Rivulet

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rivulet

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Rivulet šŸ“š Explanation: A 'Rivulet' is a very small stream or a small river. In linguistics, a diminutive is a word form that expresses smallness of the object named. While 'Stream' and 'Brook' are related terms for moving water, 'Rivulet' is the specific morphological diminutive form associated with 'River'.