noun🔗ShareA lessening, decrease or reduction."The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution."amountdegreebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act or process of making diminutive."The diminution of her savings was a result of unexpected medical bills. "amountprocessqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values."The composer used diminution to create a sense of urgency in the music, making the familiar melody sound faster and more exciting. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
