diminution (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/

Definition

The act or process of making or becoming smaller, less, or weaker.

Examples

• The diminution of their workforce led to production delays.

• We observed a significant diminution in the patient's symptoms after the treatment.

• The company reported a diminution in profits for the third quarter.

How to Use diminution

diminution of (prepositional phrase)

Reduction in the size, amount, or intensity of something. — "The diminution of the forest area has led to habitat loss."

Synonyms of diminution

Words with a similar meaning to diminution:

• decrease
• reduction
• lessening
• abatement

Antonyms of diminution

Words with the opposite meaning to diminution:

• increase
• growth
• augmentation

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