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diminution

noun

The act of decreasing or reducing something

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Word length
10
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

dɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n

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noun

  1. The act of decreasing or reducing something

noun

  1. The statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)

noun

  1. Change toward something smaller or lower

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