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diminished
Examples
The patient had a diminished liver size due to chronic disease.
The diminished vision in his left eye was caused by a previous injury.
02
made smaller in amount or intensity
Examples
The diminished light from the setting sun created a softer, more tranquil atmosphere in the room.
The company 's diminished profits were a result of increased competition and market changes.
03
refering to a chord or interval that is reduced in size or intensity, typically by a half step, creating a tense or dissonant sound
Examples
The song 's climax featured a diminished chord, adding a sense of dramatic tension to the piece.
The composer used a diminished seventh interval to create a sense of unresolved anticipation.
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undiminished
diminished
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