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- Dictionarydi·min·ished/dəˈminiSHt/
adjective
- 1. made smaller or less: "we can expect a diminished role on the world stage as other countries rise to the occasion"
- 2. denoting or containing an interval which is one semitone less than the corresponding minor or perfect interval: "a diminished fifth"
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Diminish means to make less or cause to appear less, or to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of someone or something. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for diminish.
Diminish means to reduce or be reduced in size or importance. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as business, academic, and American English, with examples and translations.
Diminished is an adjective that means made or having become smaller, fewer, or less. Close synonyms are reduced, decreased, and lessened. A diminished interest is one that has lessened. Diminished quality means decreased quality.
Diminished is an adjective that describes a musical interval or chord that is one semitone less than a perfect interval or chord. Learn how to use diminished in sentences and compare it with augmented and perfect.
Diminish means to reduce or be reduced in size or importance. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
Diminish means to make or become smaller, fewer, or less in size, importance, or intensity. It can also mean to belittle or depreciate someone or something. See pronunciation, word frequency, and usage examples of diminish in different contexts.
Diminished can mean reduced, lessened, or made smaller in size or amount. It can also refer to a musical interval or chord that is a semitone lower than the original one. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples of diminished.
