DIMINUTION


Meaning of DIMINUTION in English

n. 1 a the act or an instance of diminishing. b the amount by which something diminishes. 2 Mus. the repetition of a passage in notes shorter than those originally used.

[ ME f. OF f. L diminutio - onis (as DIMINISH) ]

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