imminution

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin imminutio, from imminuere, imminutum (to lessen), from im- (in) + minuere.

Noun[edit]

imminution (countable and uncountable, plural imminutions)

  1. (obsolete) reduction; lessening; decrease.
    • 1691, John Ray, The Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation. [], London: [] Samuel Smith, [], →OCLC:
      Providence continually overſee and secure them from all alteration or imminution
    • (Can we find and add a quotation of Warburton to this entry?)

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