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Definition of Diminution
1. Noun. Change toward something smaller or lower.
Exact synonyms: Decline
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Decrement
Specialized synonyms: Declension, Decline In Quality, Deterioration, Worsening, Detumescence, Ebb, Ebbing, Wane, Erosion, Loss, Nosedive, Sinking Spell, Slippage
Derivative terms: Decline, Diminish
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Decrement
Specialized synonyms: Declension, Decline In Quality, Deterioration, Worsening, Detumescence, Ebb, Ebbing, Wane, Erosion, Loss, Nosedive, Sinking Spell, Slippage
Derivative terms: Decline, Diminish
2. Noun. The statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original).
3. Noun. The act of decreasing or reducing something.
Exact synonyms: Decrease, Reduction, Step-down
Generic synonyms: Change Of Magnitude
Specialized synonyms: Cut, Mitigation, Moderation, Lowering, Cutback, Devaluation, Devitalisation, Devitalization, Extenuation, Mitigation, Palliation, Alleviation, Easement, Easing, Relief, De-escalation, Minimisation, Minimization, Depletion, Shortening, Shrinking, Deduction, Subtraction, Deflation, Deduction, Discount, Price Reduction, Rollback, Weakening, Depreciation, Contraction, Reverse Split, Reverse Stock Split, Split Down, Amortisation, Amortization, Declassification, Shelter, Tax Shelter, Tax Credit
Derivative terms: Decrease, Reduce, Reduce, Reduce, Step Down
Antonyms: Increase
Generic synonyms: Change Of Magnitude
Specialized synonyms: Cut, Mitigation, Moderation, Lowering, Cutback, Devaluation, Devitalisation, Devitalization, Extenuation, Mitigation, Palliation, Alleviation, Easement, Easing, Relief, De-escalation, Minimisation, Minimization, Depletion, Shortening, Shrinking, Deduction, Subtraction, Deflation, Deduction, Discount, Price Reduction, Rollback, Weakening, Depreciation, Contraction, Reverse Split, Reverse Stock Split, Split Down, Amortisation, Amortization, Declassification, Shelter, Tax Shelter, Tax Credit
Derivative terms: Decrease, Reduce, Reduce, Reduce, Step Down
Antonyms: Increase
Definition of Diminution
1. n. The act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less; state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or degree; -- opposed to augmentation or increase.
Definition of Diminution
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