diminution

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/

[edit] Noun

diminution (plural diminutions)

  1. A lessening, decrease or reduction.
    The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.
  2. (music) The shortening of the notes of a melody or theme.

[edit] Translations

lessening, decrease or reduction

[edit] See also

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