Diminution: meaning, definitions and examples

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diminution

 

[ ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in music

Diminution refers to the shortening of the time values of notes in a melody, creating a faster tempo. It is often used as a decorative technique in music composition.

Synonyms

decrease, reduction, shortening

Examples of usage

  • Her use of diminution in the piece added a sense of urgency to the music.
  • The composer employed diminution to create a more lively and dynamic feel to the melody.
Context #2 | Noun

in legal context

Diminution can also refer to a decrease or reduction in the value of something, especially in a legal context. It is often used to describe a decrease in the value of property or assets.

Synonyms

decrease, loss, reduction

Examples of usage

  • The court ruled that there was a diminution in the value of the property due to the damages caused by the construction.
  • The contract included clauses to protect against diminution of the company's assets.

Translations

Translations of the word "diminution" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diminuição

🇮🇳 कमी

🇩🇪 Verringerung

🇮🇩 penurunan

🇺🇦 зменшення

🇵🇱 zmniejszenie

🇯🇵 減少 (げんしょう)

🇫🇷 diminution

🇪🇸 disminución

🇹🇷 azalma

🇰🇷 감소 (gamsu)

🇸🇦 انخفاض

🇨🇿 snížení

🇸🇰 zníženie

🇨🇳 减少 (jiǎnshǎo)

🇸🇮 zmanjšanje

🇮🇸 minnkun

🇰🇿 азайту

🇬🇪 შემცირება

🇦🇿 azalma

🇲🇽 disminución

Etymology

The word 'diminution' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'diminution' and the Latin word 'diminutio', both meaning a lessening or reduction. The term has been used in various contexts over the centuries, from music to law, to describe a decrease or shortening.

See also: diminish, diminished, diminishing, diminishment.

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