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Diminution
01
the act of making something smaller or reducing its size or quantity
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
diminutions
Examples
The diminution of the ice caps is a clear sign of climate change.
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
Lexical Tree
diminution
diminish
