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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

diminution

/dɪmɪˈnuːʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does diminution mean?

noun

A reduction in size, amount, or degree; a decrease or diminishment. A musical term referring to a gradual decrease in volume or intensity.

Example

"The artist's use of diminution in the final movement of the symphony added a sense of melancholy to the piece."

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