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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
IMINUTIO
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

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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