diminution

noun dim·i·nu·tion \ˌdi-mə-ˈnü-shən also -ˈnyü-\

: the act or process of becoming less

Full Definition of DIMINUTION

: the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease

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Origin of DIMINUTION

Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-French diminutiun, from Medieval Latin diminution-, diminutio, alteration of Latin deminution-, deminutio, from deminuere

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DIMINUTION

Synonyms: abatement, decline, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, decrease, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Antonyms: boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

Rhymes with DIMINUTION

absolution, allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution

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