imminution

imminution
\\ˌiməˈn(y)üshən\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Latin imminution-, imminutio, from imminutus (past participle of imminuere to lessen, from in- in- (II) + minuere to lessen) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at minor

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  • Imminution — Im mi*nu tion, n. [L. imminutio, fr. imminuere, imminutum, to lessen; pref. im in + minuere.] A lessening; diminution; decrease. [R.] Ray. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • imminution — im·mi·nu·tion …   English syllables

  • imminution —   n. diminution …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • Imminuiren — (v. lat.), vermindern; daher Imminution, Verminderung …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

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