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- Dictionarydiminution/ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃn/
noun
- 1. a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something: "a permanent diminution in value" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of DIMINUTION is the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease. How to use diminution in a sentence.
a reduction in size, importance, or value: After an accident, a vehicle will suffer a diminution in value. (Definition of diminution from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of diminution.
a reduction in size, importance, or value: After an accident, a vehicle will suffer a diminution in value. (Definition of diminution from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of diminution.
1. a. The act or process of diminishing; a lessening or reduction. b. The resulting reduction; decrease. 2. Music Statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration, usually one-half, of the original.
Diminution definition: the act, fact, or process of diminishing; lessening; reduction.. See examples of DIMINUTION used in a sentence.
When you "dim" a light, you reduce the brightness coming from the bulb. Diminution (not actually related to "dim") is the lessening of something to a smaller size or lower status, as a diminution of your "superpowers" when you wake up from a dream.
Definition of diminution noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A diminution of something is its reduction in size, importance, or intensity. [ formal ] The president has accepted a diminution of the powers he originally wanted.
Diminution definition: Statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration, usually one-half, of the original.
to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce. Architecture to give (a column) a form tapering inward from bottom to top. Music and Dance to make (an interval) smaller by a chromatic half step than the corresponding perfect or minor interval.
