What does diminution mean?
Diminution means A lessening, decrease or reduction..
Diminution
/dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ · noun
Meaning
A lessening, decrease or reduction..
Definitions by Sense
- A lessening, decrease or reduction.
- The act or process of making diminutive.
- (music) a compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.
Example Sentences
The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.
Another part, feeling a diminution of confidence in him, still hope that the general tenor of his conduct will be essentially right.
Cold is usually shapeless, I suppose, extending over large spaces equally, or with gradual diminution.
Scenic illusions such as those caused by the haze, or the apparent diminution of scale where everything was enormous, intrigued Dutton.
Synonyms for diminution
Antonyms for diminution
Related Words
Word Forms
- diminutions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for diminution?
Common synonyms include diminishment, abatement, declension, decline.
What is the opposite of diminution?
Possible antonyms include augmentation, step-up, increase.
How do you use diminution in a sentence?
The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.
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