Diminution

/dɪmɪnjˈuːʃən/

/ˌdɪməˈnuʃən/

Diminution

change toward something smaller or lower

synonyms : decline

the act of decreasing or reducing something

synonyms : decrease

antonyms : increase

the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)

Examples

1. A diminution of the tax take, from which you're going to give your money back.

2. We'll see a radical diminution of the abuse.

3. I don't feel any diminution in my enjoyment of life or enthusiasm for life at all.

4. Due to the DIMINUTION in the INCREMENT of the delay, the P-P intervals are PROGRESSIVELY SHORTENED before the DROPPED P wave.