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Diminution - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Diminution : (noun)
1: change toward something smaller or lower [syn: decline]
2: the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration
(usually half the length of the original) [ant: augmentation]
3: the act of decreasing or reducing something [syn: decrease,
reduction, step-down] [ant: increase]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Diminution : \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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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