Word
Diminution
How many syllables?
4 Syllables
How it's divided?
dim-i-nu-tion
Definition
- n. - The act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less;
state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or degree; --
opposed to augmentation or increase.
- n. - The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the
state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation;
degradation; abasement.
- n. - Omission, inaccuracy, or defect in a record.
- n. - In counterpoint, the imitation of, or reply to, a
subject, in notes of half the length or value of those the subject
itself.
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