diminution
di
ˌdɪ
di
mi
nu
ˈnu
noo
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/dɪmɪnjˈuːʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "diminution"in English

Diminution
01

the act of making something smaller or reducing its size or quantity

example
Examples
The diminution of the ice caps is a clear sign of climate change.
Budget cuts resulted in the diminution of school resources.
02

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

03

change toward something smaller or lower

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