diminution

dim·i·nu·tion

noun \ˌdi-mə-ˈnü-shən also -ˈnyü-\

Definition of DIMINUTION

: the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease

Examples of DIMINUTION

1. <a diminution of 60 percent over the course of the month>

Origin of DIMINUTION

Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-French diminutiun, from Medieval Latin diminution-, diminutio, alteration of Latin deminution-, deminutio, from deminuere

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DIMINUTION

Synonyms

abatement, decline, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, decrease, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Antonyms

boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

Related Words

deduction, subtraction; downturn, slip, slump; curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms

accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement; continuation, extension; upswing, uptrend, upturn

Rhymes with DIMINUTION

absolution, allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution