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Diminution

Definition of Diminution

  • 1. Change toward something smaller or lower Noun
  • 2. The statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original) Noun
  • 3. The act of decreasing or reducing something Noun

Synonyms for word "diminution"

  • decrease
  • reduction
  • step-down
  • decline

Semanticaly linked words with "diminution"

  • decrease
  • decrement
  • declension
  • decline in quality
  • deterioration
  • worsening
  • detumescence
  • ebb
  • ebbing
  • wane
  • erosion
  • loss
  • nosedive
  • sinking spell
  • slippage
  • statement
  • change of magnitude
  • cut
  • mitigation
  • moderation
  • lowering
  • cutback
  • devaluation
  • devitalisation
  • devitalization
  • extenuation
  • palliation
  • alleviation
  • easement
  • easing
  • relief
  • de-escalation
  • minimisation
  • minimization
  • depletion
  • shortening
  • shrinking
  • deduction
  • subtraction
  • deflation
  • discount
  • price reduction
  • rollback
  • weakening
  • depreciation
  • contraction
  • reverse split
  • reverse stock split
  • split down
  • amortisation
  • amortization
  • declassification
  • shelter
  • tax shelter
  • tax credit

Hyponims for word "diminution"

  • decrease
  • decrement
  • statement
  • change of magnitude

Lexical Analysis for "diminution"

  1. augmentation
    Noun
    antonym
    1
    1. the statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original)
  2. diminish
    Verb
    derivation
    1
    1. decrease in size, extent, or range
Words Rhyme with diminution
  • abarticulation
  • abbreviation
  • abdication
  • abduction
  • aberration
  • abjection
  • abjuration
  • ablactation
  • ablation
  • ablution
  • abnegation
  • abolition
  • abomination
  • abortion
  • abreaction
  • abrogation
Etymology for diminution
  • etymologically related diminish
  • etymologically related diminuendo
  • is derived from diminutions
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