Diminution word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "diminution" word

[noun] the act of decreasing or reducing something
[noun] the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
[noun] change toward something smaller or lower

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\Dim`i*nu"tion\, n. [L. diminutio, or perh. rather deminutio: cf. F. diminution. See {Diminish}.] 1. 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}. 2. The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation; degradation; abasement. The world's opinion or diminution of me. --Eikon Basilike. Nor thinks it diminution to be ranked In military honor next. --Philips. 3. (Law) Omission, inaccuracy, or defect in a record. 4. (Mus.) In counterpoint, the imitation of, or reply to, a subject, in notes of half the length or value of those the subject itself. Syn: Decrease; decay; abatement; reduction; deduction; decrement.

Synonyms for diminution

decline, decrease, reduction, step-down

Antonyms: augmentation, increase, step-up

Related terms: blunting, debasement, deflation, depletion, derogation, diminishment, ducking, dulling, easement, extenuation, extraction, hushing, leniency, modulation, mollification, quieting, reduction, remedy, remission, submergence, tempering, thrusting under

The fun area, different aproach to word »diminution«

Let's analyse "diminution" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITUNIMID. Average typing speed for these characters is 2680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. .. -- .. -. ..- - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: diminution: 9 + 9 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 36, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: diminution: 4 + 9 + 4 + 9 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 56, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
I (3)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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