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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

diminutions

/dɪˈmɪnʊʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does diminutions mean?

noun

A reduction in size, amount, or degree; a diminishment. In music, a diminution is a decrease in the number of notes or the duration of notes in a melody.

Example

"The artist's use of diminutions in her painting added a sense of subtlety to the overall piece."

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