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diminution

/ diminution /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
Opposites:
augmentation
Type of:
statement
noun Sense 2
the act of decreasing or reducing something
Opposites:
increase step-up
Type of:
change of magnitude
Kinds of:
cut moderation lowering cutback devaluation
Derived:
de-escalate weaken step down shrink reduce
noun Sense 3
change toward something smaller or lower
Type of:
decrease decrement
Kinds of:
deterioration decline in quality declension worsening ebb
Derived:
decrease diminish lessen fall decline
Semantic Complexity
62%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
27
Times Searched
1
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statement augmentation change of magnitude cut moderation lowering cutback devaluation increase step-up decrease decrement