"caressive : Having the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing. (linguistics) Of a diminutive:..."

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caressive : Having the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing.
(linguistics) Of a diminutive: indicating affection or endearment.
caressive n

(linguistics) A type of diminutive indicating affection or endearment.

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- https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/caressive#English

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