noun
diminution
Diminution (noun) means a lessening, decrease or reduction.
noun
1
A lessening, decrease or reduction.
2
The act or process of making diminutive.
3
a compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.
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Etymology
From Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-Norman diminuciun, Old French diminucion, from Latin dīminūtiō.
Rhymes for diminution
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of diminution?
"diminution" (noun) means a lessening, decrease or reduction.
What are the different meanings of diminution?
"diminution" has 3 main meanings: 1. A lessening, decrease or reduction; 2. The act or process of making diminutive; 3. a compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.