DIMINUTION


Meaning of DIMINUTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪmɪnju:ʃ(ə)n, AM -nu:- ]

A diminution of something is its reduction in size, importance, or intensity. ( FORMAL )

...despite a slight diminution in asset value.

= reduction

N-UNCOUNT : usu N of/in n

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