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diminution

UK
/ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/
US
/ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/

Translations

diminutionnoun
diminutions
pl
UK
/ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/
US
/ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/
baissePlus naturel pour une diminution chiffrée ou sensible.
The survey recorded a diminution of nearly five percent in household income.
L’enquête a enregistré une baisse de près de cinq pour cent du revenu des ménages.
The company faced a diminution in profits due to increased competition.
L’entreprise a fait face à une diminution de ses profits en raison d’une concurrence accrue.
Additional translations
diminutionEn musique.
Synonyms
abatement
decrease
dwindling
lessening
decline
contraction
attenuation
reduction

Definitions

diminutionnoun
The act, process, or an instance of diminishing or being diminished; a reduction.
The company faced a diminution in profits due to increased competition.
The amount by which something is diminished; a decrease or reduction in quantity, size, or importance.
The survey recorded a diminution of nearly five percent in household income.
In music, the shortening of the time values of the notes of a melody.
The composer used diminution to create a faster-paced section in the symphony.
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