1. A phenomenon or consequence that becomes progressively weaker, reduced, or diminished in intensity or impact
The attenuate effect of the medication wore off after several hours.
O efeito atenuado do medicamento desapareceu após várias horas.
2. In scientific contexts, a measurable reduction in the strength or amplitude of a signal, wave, or force
The attenuate effect of the signal through the material resulted in reduced clarity.
O efeito atenuado do sinal através do material resultou em clareza reduzida.