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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

diminished

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does diminished mean?

verb, adjective

Made or become smaller or less in amount, degree, or extent. Lacking in strength or intensity.

Example

"The musician's diminished chord added a melancholic tone to the song."

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