DIMINUTION


Meaning of DIMINUTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌdɪmɪˈnju:ʃən ]

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)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.