Complete Definition of "diminution"

English

Noun
en-noun

  1. A lessening, decrease or reduction.

#:The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.
#music The shortening of the notes of a melody or theme.

Translations
trans-top|lessening, decrease or reduction
Czech: snížení n
trans-mid
trans-bottom

See also
diminuendo

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