diminution — A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something. The act or process of making or becoming smaller or less.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something. The act or process of making or becoming smaller or less.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/
Example Sentences
- The pizza's diminution was directly proportional to how hungry my roommate was.
- Climate change has caused a diminution in polar ice caps.
- The diminution of his bank account was matched only by the growth of his shopping addiction.
diminution
NOUN[/ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/]
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something. The act or process of making or becoming smaller or less.
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something. The act or process of making or becoming smaller or less.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'diminutio', derived from 'diminuere' meaning 'to lessen' or 'to make smaller'. The word carries the image of gradually reducing something in size or importance.
Breakdown
de- (down/away) + minuere (to lessen) + -tion (noun suffix indicating action or process)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The pizza's diminution was directly proportional to how hungry my roommate was.”
“Climate change has caused a diminution in polar ice caps.”
“The diminution of his bank account was matched only by the growth of his shopping addiction.”
“Regular exercise can help prevent the diminution of muscle mass with age.”
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