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noun
A lessening, decrease or reduction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
The act or process of making diminutive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
the act of decreasing or reducing something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: decrease, reduction, step-down
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change of magnitude
Narrower terms: cut, moderation, mitigation, lowering, cutback, devaluation, devitalization, devitalisation, extenuation, palliation, easing, easement, alleviation, relief, de-escalation, minimization, minimisation, depletion, shortening, shrinking, subtraction, deduction, deflation, discount, price reduction, rollback, weakening, depreciation, contraction, reverse split, reverse stock split, split down, amortization, amortisation, declassification, tax shelter, shelter, tax credit
noun
the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: augmentation
Broader terms: statement
noun
change toward something smaller or lower
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: decline
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: decrease, decrement
Narrower terms: deterioration, decline in quality, declension, worsening, detumescence, ebb, ebbing, wane, erosion, loss, nosedive, sinking spell, slippage
History
From Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-Norman diminuciun, Old French diminucion, from Latin dīminūtiō.
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
