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diminution definition

dimi·nu·tion (dim′ə no̵̅o̅′s̸hən, -nyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

  1. a diminishing or being diminished; lessening; decrease
  2. Music variation of a theme by shortening, usually halving, the time value of the notes

Etymology: ME < OFr < L deminutio

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