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diminution

di·mi·nu·tion

UK/dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ US/ˌdɪmʌˈnuʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

change toward something smaller or lower

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2.

the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)

Antonyms
3.

Origin

From Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-Norman diminuciun, Old French diminucion, from Latin dīminūtiō.

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