diminution (Meaning)
diminution (n)
change toward something smaller or lower
the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
the act of decreasing or reducing something
diminution (n.)
The act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less; state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or degree; -- opposed to augmentation or increase.
The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation; degradation; abasement.
Omission, inaccuracy, or defect in a record.
In counterpoint, the imitation of, or reply to, a subject, in notes of half the length or value of those the subject itself.
Synonyms & Antonyms of diminution
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- fall
- depression
- step-down
- cut
- shortening
- deduction
- downturn
- cutback
- falloff
- slump
- drop-off
- retrenchment
- subtraction
- curtailment
Antonyms:
diminution Sentence Examples
- The diminution of the patient's symptoms was a sign that the treatment was effective.
- The town's population has been in a state of steady diminution for the past decade.
- The forest ranger noted the diminution of the tree line due to climate change.
- The company's profits showed a marked diminution in the last quarter.
- The diminution of daylight hours in the winter can lead to seasonal affective disorder.
- The size of the glacier has undergone significant diminution in recent years.
- The diminution of the ozone layer has led to an increase in harmful ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
- The diminishing returns on investment led the business to reconsider its expansion plans.
- The government imposed a tax on sugary drinks in an effort to combat the diminution of public health.
- The diminution of species diversity in the ecosystem is a cause for concern among environmentalists.
FAQs About the word diminution
change toward something smaller or lower, the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original), the act of decreasing
decline,decrease, reduction, drop, dent, decrement,depletion, diminishment, loss, shrinkage
gain, rise, addition, addition, increment, gain,increase, accumulation, accumulation, enlargement
The diminution of the patient's symptoms was a sign that the treatment was effective.
The town's population has been in a state of steady diminution for the past decade.
The forest ranger noted the diminution of the tree line due to climate change.
The company's profits showed a marked diminution in the last quarter.
