diminution

Letters that make diminution

o, d, n, m, t, i, u are letters that make 'diminution'

Words within diminution

nut, mi, ti, Min, MI, nu, ut, dim, on, in, IN, Io, ion, Nut, In, Ti, UT, min are words within 'diminution'


3 possible definitions for 'diminution'

Diminution as "change toward something smaller or lower"

Under this definition, diminution is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

decline has the same meaning as diminution

diminution as a type

'diminution' can be a type of decrease, decrement.

Types of diminution

declension, ebb, erosion, slippage, worsening, loss, nosedive, deterioration, decline in quality, detumescence, ebbing, wane, sinking spell are types of 'diminution'.

Derivatives of diminution

decline, go down, diminish, decrease, fall, wane, lessen are derivatives of 'diminution'.


Diminution as "the act of decreasing or reducing something"

Under this definition, diminution is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

decrease, reduction, step-down have the same meaning as 'diminution'

Antonyms

increase, step-up have the opposite meaning of 'diminution'

diminution as a type

'diminution' can be a type of change of magnitude.

Types of diminution

lowering, tax credit, shelter, mitigation, price reduction, shrinking, subtraction, cut, weakening, moderation, cutback, devaluation, devitalization, devitalisation, extenuation, mitigation, palliation, easing, easement, alleviation, relief, de-escalation, minimization, minimisation, depletion, shortening, deduction, deduction, deflation, discount, rollback, depreciation, contraction, reverse split, reverse stock split, split down, amortization, amortisation, declassification, tax shelter are types of 'diminution'.

Derivatives of diminution

reduce, diminish, cut back, scale down, de-escalate, step down, cut down, trim down, trim back, bring down, decrease, shrink, weaken, trim, cut, fall, lessen are derivatives of 'diminution'.


Diminution as "the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)"

Under this definition, diminution is a noun and has the following properties:

Antonyms

augmentation has the opposite meaning of diminution

diminution as a type

'diminution' can be a type of statement.



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