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diminution
diminution definition
dimi·nu·tion (dim′ə no̵̅o̅′s̸hən, -nyo̵̅o̅′-)
noun
- a diminishing or being diminished; lessening; decrease
- Music variation of a theme by shortening, usually halving, the time value of the notes
Etymology: ME < OFr < L deminutio
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