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dim|i|nu|tion — «DIHM uh NOO shuhn, NYOO », noun. 1. a diminishing; lessening; reduction; decrease: »The colonists fought to prevent any diminution of their rights by the king. Age brought a gradual diminution of his strength and energy. The diminution of true… … Useful english dictionary
dim·i·nu·tion — /ˌdıməˈnuːʃən/ noun, pl tions formal : the act or process of becoming less [singular] a diminution [=(more commonly) decrease] of power [noncount] the diminution of wealth … Useful english dictionary
tion — ab·bre·vi·a·tion; ab·di·ca·tion; ab·duc·tion; ab·er·ra·tion; ab·er·ra·tion·al; ab·jec·tion; ab·junc·tion; ab·ju·ra·tion; ab·lac·ta·tion; ab·la·tion; ab·lu·tion; ab·mi·gra·tion; ab·ne·ga·tion; ab·o·li·tion; ab·o·li·tion·ary; ab·o·li·tion·dom;… … English syllables
dim — ac·i·dim·e·ter; ac·i·dim·e·try; be·dim; dim·ble; dim·er·ism; dim·er·ous; dim·e·ter; dim·i·ca·tion; dim·i·nu·tion; dim·is·so·ri·al; dim·is·so·ry; dim·i·ty; dim·ly; dim·met; dim·mish; dim·ness; dim; dim·ply; Ge·o·dim·e·ter; har·dim; me·dim·nus;… … English syllables
cor|rup|tion — «kuh RUHP shuhn», noun. 1. a) the act of making, or the process of being made, evil or wicked: »the corruption of an honest man. SYNONYM(S): debasement. b) evil conduct; wickedness: »... corruption never has been compulsory (Robinson Jeffers).… … Useful english dictionary
dimication — dim·i·ca·tion … English syllables
diminution — dim·i·nu·tion … English syllables
diminution — dim·i·nu·tion (dim″ĭ nooґshən) reduction or decrease in size or substance … Medical dictionary
diminution — dim|i|nu|tion [ˌdımıˈnju:ʃən US ˈnu: ] n [U and C] formal [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin minuere to make less ] a reduction in the size, number, or amount of something diminution of/in ▪ a diminution in value … Dictionary of contemporary English
diminution — dim|i|nu|tion [ ,dımı nuʃn ] noun count or uncount a reduction in the size or amount of something … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
