diminution
di·mi·nu·tion
diminution · diminutions
Rückgang
A lessening, decrease or reductionA lessening, decrease or reduction.
/dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A lessening, decrease or reduction.
The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.
Rückgang
(countable, uncountable)The act or process of making diminutive.
the act of decreasing or reducing something
(countable, uncountable)A compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
lessening, decrease or reduction:
Origin
From Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-Norman diminuciun, Old French diminucion, fromFrom Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-Norman diminuciun, Old French diminucion, from Latin dīminūtiō.
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Forms
plural: diminutions| Singular | diminution |
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Synonyms
11 synonymslessening, decrease:diminishment
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable