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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: diminution n 1: change toward something smaller or lower [syn: {decline}] 2: the act of decreasing or reducing something [syn: {decrease}, {reduction}, {step-down}] [ant: {increase}]
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