Diminution (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of decreasing or reducing something.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Easing
- Moderation
- Palliation
- Cutback
- Cut
- Shortening
- Devaluation
- Depletion
- Split Down
- Deduction
- Depreciation
- Alleviation
- Tax Credit
- Amortization
- Rollback
- Contraction
- Minimization
- Devitalization
- Reverse Split
- Lowering
- De-escalation
- Discount
- Weakening
- Tax Shelter
- Deflation
- Relief
- Subtraction
- Extenuation
- Declassification
- Shrinking
Meaning 2
The statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Antonyms
Meaning 3
Change toward something smaller or lower.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company's profits showed a diminution over the past quarter due to increased competition.
- The diminution of the ice caps is a clear indication of the effects of global warming.
- As the patient's condition worsened, there was a noticeable diminution in her quality of life.
- The new tax laws led to a diminution in the number of charitable donations.
- The diminution of the country's natural resources has sparked concerns about its long-term sustainability.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Sinking Spell
- Ebb
- Declension
- Nosedive
- Loss
- Slippage
- Erosion
- Worsening
- Detumescence
- Deterioration
- Wane