What does diminution mean?
Definitions for diminution
ˌdɪm əˈnu ʃən, -ˈnyu-diminu·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
decline, diminutionnoun
change toward something smaller or lower
diminutionnoun
the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
decrease, diminution, reduction, step-downnoun
the act of decreasing or reducing something
Wiktionary
diminutionnoun
A lessening, decrease or reduction.
The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.
diminutionnoun
The shortening of the notes of a melody or theme.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Diminutionnoun
Etymology: diminutio, Latin.
The one is not capable of any diminution or augmentation at all by men; the other apt to admit both. Richard Hooker, b. iii.
The gravitating power of the sun is transmitted through the vast bodies of the planets without any diminution, so as to act upon all their parts, to their very centres, with the same force, and according to the same laws, as if the part upon which it acts were not surrounded with the body of the planet. Isaac Newton, Opt.
Finite and infinite seem to be looked upon as the modes of quantity, and to be attributed primarily to those things which are capable of increase or diminution. John Locke.
Gladly to thee
Heroick laurel’d Eugene yields the prime;
Nor thinks it diminution to be rank’d
In military honour next. Phillips.They might raise the reputation of another, though they are a diminution to his. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 256.
Make me wise by thy truth, for my own soul’s salvation, and I shall not regard the world’s opinion or diminution of me. Charles I .
Wikipedia
Diminution
In Western music and music theory, diminution (from Medieval Latin diminutio, alteration of Latin deminutio, decrease) has four distinct meanings. Diminution may be a form of embellishment in which a long note is divided into a series of shorter, usually melodic, values (also called "coloration"; Ger. Kolorieren). Diminution may also be the compositional device where a melody, theme or motif is presented in shorter note-values than were previously used. Diminution is also the term for the proportional shortening of the value of individual note-shapes in mensural notation, either by coloration or by a sign of proportion. A minor or perfect interval that is narrowed by a chromatic semitone is a diminished interval, and the process may be referred to as diminution (this, too, was sometimes referred to as "coloration").
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diminution
Diminution refers to the act of reducing or decreasing something in size, quantity, value, or degree. It can also refer to the process of making something seem less important or valuable.
Webster Dictionary
Diminutionnoun
the act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less; state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or degree; -- opposed to augmentation or increase
Diminutionnoun
the act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation; degradation; abasement
Diminutionnoun
omission, inaccuracy, or defect in a record
Diminutionnoun
in counterpoint, the imitation of, or reply to, a subject, in notes of half the length or value of those the subject itself
Wikidata
Diminution
In Western music and music theory, diminution has four distinct meanings. Diminution may be a form of embellishment in which a long note is divided into a series of shorter, usually melodic, values. Diminution may also be the compositional device where a melody, theme or motif is presented in shorter note-values than were previously used. Diminution is also the term for the proportional shortening of the value of individual note-shapes in mensural notation, either by coloration or by a sign of proportion. A minor or perfect interval that is narrowed by a chromatic semitone is a diminished interval, and the process may be referred to as diminution.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Diminution
dim-in-ū′shun, n. a lessening: degradation.—adj. Dimin′utive, of a diminished size: small: contracted.—n. (gram.) a word formed from another to express a little one of the kind.—adv. Dimin′utively.—n. Dimin′utiveness.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of diminution in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of diminution in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of diminution in a Sentence
When you look at the early data, it does appear that there is a diminution in the severity as expressed by hospitalization, the real question is, is that an inherent diminution of virulence of the virus or is it because there are so many people in the population who have already been infected ?
It's a very unfortunate evolution in that the checks and balances that our Founding Fathers had so emphasized... have been diminished if not completely eliminated, there are very few checks and balances today in large measure because of the unswerving loyalty and commitment the Republican caucus has made to President Donald Trump over and above their commitments to the role and the character of Powerful Senate. It's been a diminution in stature, in authority... in the ability of our constitutional order to provide the kind of real balance and oversight that is so critical to good government.
They say they're less sensitive now. They never were 100% sensitive, what the FDA is saying today is that when you look at Omicron and its ability to detect Omicron, some of the tests have a diminution further of the sensitivity, but they still say the tests are useful and should be used.
The decline in refinery utilization is also bearish for crude oil price, since any diminution in demand will cause the recent trend of crude oil inventory declines to reverse.
There are going to be sports events, travel events, where the rule is going to be if you want to participate, you get vaccinated, if not, sorry, you're not going to be able to do it. And I think when we get more and more of that, I think we're going to start seeing a great diminution in the number of cases.
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