Definition of diminution

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Diminution (n.) In counterpoint, the imitation of, or reply to, a subject, in notes of half the length or value of those the subject itself..

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Meiosis :: Meiosis (n.) Diminution; a species of hyperbole, representing a thing as being less than it really is..
Diminution :: Diminution (n.) The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation; degradation; abasement..
Diminutive :: Diminutive (a.) Expressing diminution; as, a diminutive word..
Depression :: Depression (n.) Diminution, as of trade, etc.; inactivity; dullness..
Decrease :: Decrease (v.) A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength..
Glaucoma :: Glaucoma (n.) Dimness or abolition of sight, with a diminution of transparency, a bluish or greenish tinge of the refracting media of the eye, and a hard inelastic condition of the eyeball, with marked increase of tension within the eyeball..
Addition :: Addition (n.) The act of adding two or more things together; -- opposed to subtraction or diminution.
Minishment :: Minishment (n.) The act of diminishing, or the state of being diminished; diminution..
Abatement :: Abatement (n.) The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; removal or putting an end to; as, the abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof..
Detumescence :: Detumescence (n.) Diminution of swelling; subsidence of anything swollen.
Diminution :: Diminution (n.) The act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less; state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or degree; -- opposed to augmentation or increase..
Perdition :: Perdition (n.) Loss of diminution.
Fall :: Fall (n.) Diminution or decrease in price or value; depreciation; as, the fall of prices; the fall of rents..
Diminutal :: Diminutal (a.) Indicating or causing diminution.
Decrescent :: Decrescent (a.) Becoming less by gradual diminution; decreasing; as, a decrescent moon..
Minoration :: Minoration (n.) A diminution.
Stupor :: Stupor (n.) Great diminution or suspension of sensibility; suppression of sense or feeling; lethargy.
Diminishment :: Diminishment (n.) Diminution.
Diminution :: Diminution (n.) In counterpoint, the imitation of, or reply to, a subject, in notes of half the length or value of those the subject itself..
Litotes :: Litotes (n.) A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, a citizen of no mean city, that is, of an illustrious city..
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