Diminution in English dictionary

  • diminution

    Meanings and definitions of "Diminution"

    • A lessening, decrease or reduction.
    • (music) The shortening of the notes of a melody or theme.
    • noun
      A lessening, decrease or reduction.
    • noun
      The act or process of making diminutive.
    • noun
      (music)
      The shortening of the notes of a melody or theme.
    • lessening, decrease or reduction
    • The act of abating or the state of being abated.
    • noun
      change toward something smaller or lower
    • noun
      the act of decreasing or reducing something
    • noun
      the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)

    Synonyms of "Diminution" in English dictionary

    reduction, change of magnitude, decline are the top synonyms of "Diminution" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "Diminution" in English dictionary

    augmentation, increase are the top antonyms of "Diminution" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Diminution

    • diminution ( plural  diminutions)
    • diminution (plural diminutions)
  • Diminution

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