DIMINUTION


Meaning of DIMINUTION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ di-m ə - ' nü-sh ə n also - ' nyü-

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-French diminutiun, from Medieval Latin diminution-, diminutio, alteration of Latin deminution-, deminutio, from deminuere

Date: 14th century

: the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : DECREASE

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