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dim·i·nu·tion (dĭm'ə-nū'shən, -nyū'-)
n.
    1. The act or process of diminishing; a lessening or reduction.
    2. The resulting reduction; decrease.
  1. Music. Statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration, usually one-half, of the original.

[Middle English diminucioun, from Old French diminution, from Latin dīminūtiō, dīminūtiōn-, from dīminūtus, past participle of dīminuere. See diminish.]

diminutional dim'i·nu'tion·al adj.



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