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What is another word for Diminution? – 134 Diminution Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    reduction decrease decline lessening contraction shrinkage abatement mitigation moderation curtailment truncation shortening compression condensation minimization lowering drop slump downturn ebb wane fade dwindling dissipation depletion exhaustion attenuation weakening enfeeblement debilitation

    Meaning of Diminution

    The primary meaning of "Diminution" refers to the act or process of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity.

    Definitions

    • The act or process of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity
    • A reduction in size, amount, or degree
    • The state of being reduced or lessened

    Etymology of Diminution

    The word "Diminution" originates from the Latin "diminutio," which is derived from "diminuere," meaning "to make smaller"
    Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, music, and everyday language, to describe a reduction or lessening of something

    Example Uses

    • The company experienced a diminution in profits due to increased competition
    • The diminution of the river's flow was caused by the construction of the dam
    • The doctor noted a significant diminution in the patient's symptoms after treatment

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    increase growth expansion augmentation enhancement amplification intensification strengthening enlargement escalation boost rise surge upswing ascent improvement augmentation accretion accumulation addition supplement

    Related Nouns

    reduction decrease decline contraction shrinkage abatement mitigation moderation curtailment truncation shortening compression condensation minimization lessening lowering drop slump downturn ebb wane fade dwindling dissipation

    Related Verbs

    reduce decrease decline contract shrink abate mitigate moderate curtail truncate shorten compress condense minimize lessen lower drop slump downturn ebb wane fade dwindle dissipate

    Related Adjectives

    small smaller least minimal minor negligible insignificant slight slighter little lesser reduced decreased declining contracted shrunk abated mitigated moderate curtailed truncated shortened compressed condensed minimized lessened lowered dropped slumped downturned ebbing waning fading dwindling dissipated