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diminution

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/

Definition of diminution

noun

  • a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something:a permanent diminution in value [mass noun]:the disease shows no signs of diminution
  • Music the shortening of the time values of notes in a melodic part.

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from Latin deminutio(n-), from the verb deminuere (see diminish)

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