Main Entry:

dim·i·nu·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌdi-mə-ˈnü-shən also -ˈnyü-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

14th century

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