Explore Diminution through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like decrease or decline. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Diminution meaning
- A lessening, decrease or reduction.
- The act or process of making diminutive.
- a compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.
Synonyms of Diminution
Using Diminution
- The main meaning on this page is: A lessening, decrease or reduction. | The act or process of making diminutive. | a compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.
- Useful related words include: decrease, decline, decrement, statement.
- In the example corpus, diminution often appears in combinations such as: diminution of, the diminution, and diminution.
Context around Diminution
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 13 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Diminution
- In this selection, "diminution" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, progressive, dramatic, severe and thereof stand out and add context to how "diminution" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a dramatic diminution of the and a further diminution of the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "diminution" sits close to words such as abaribe, abbasids and abstentions, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with diminution
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Ram bhakti requires no such diminution of Ram. (8 words)
Compared to the 2001 Census, there has been a diminution of approximately 1,300 people. (15 words)
A reduction of this magnitude would correspond to a diminution in photospheric volume of about 41%. (16 words)
Abstract of the Answers and Returns made pursuant to an act passed in the eleventh year of the reign of His Majesty King George IV intituled an act for taking an account of the population of Great Britain, and the increase and diminution thereof. (44 words)
The diminution of the river, as might be expected, has pitted the upper and lower basins of the river against one another, although the parties all say publicly that they want a collaborative solution to the problem. (37 words)
The result of all this, most often purposeful, is a severe diminution of those cultural and traditional values, and homespun rituals, that determine a country’s identity, ending up maligning and erasing a country’s history. (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
The diminution of the river, as might be expected, has pitted the upper and lower basins of the river against one another, although the parties all say publicly that they want a collaborative solution to the problem.
There has been a progressive diminution of curatorial staff, researchers and assistants, whereas the numbers of specimens have not similarly declined.
Finally, Harvard insinuated that Gay was fired by racist outside pressure --despite the fact that many of her critics were large donors furious about the diminution of the reputation of their alma mater.
In the three years since U.C. eliminated the SAT requirement, it has seen no diminution in the academic performance of entering students.
The deal dealt with more than trade - ensuring "no diminution" of rights applicable in Northern Ireland before Brexit.
We are aware that the diminution of news space and time is also a global experience, given the continuing domination of social media as a source of news.
Fauci responded, “I would like to see a dramatic diminution of the personal interaction we see in restaurants and in bars.
Back home he is still disliked for his role in the diminution of Russian influence, which has played a key part in Russian president Vladimir Putin’s increasingly aggressive nationalistic stance.
Ram bhakti requires no such diminution of Ram.
The result of all this, most often purposeful, is a severe diminution of those cultural and traditional values, and homespun rituals, that determine a country’s identity, ending up maligning and erasing a country’s history.
They added: "This year's G7 summit takes place against the backdrop of an impending no-deal Brexit that would result in an unprecedented - and self-inflicted - diminution of Britain's international influence.
One liberal value worth separate note is the diminution of not only the traditional family but of the concept of family itself.
Abstract of the Answers and Returns made pursuant to an act passed in the eleventh year of the reign of His Majesty King George IV intituled an act for taking an account of the population of Great Britain, and the increase and diminution thereof.
A number of nearby abbeys were also closed, which led to a further diminution of the region's political power.
A reduction of this magnitude would correspond to a diminution in photospheric volume of about 41%.
At levels as low as 200 mg/l TDS, an observable diminution of spawning productivity occurs.
Beginning in 1761, his responsibilities on behalf of the Salon, simultaneously arranging the exhibitions and acting as treasurer, resulted in a diminution of productivity in painting, and the showing of 'replicas' of previous works.
Compared to the 2001 Census, there has been a diminution of approximately 1,300 people.
Equal representation for equal numbers of people is a principle designed to prevent debasement of voting power and diminution of access to elected representatives.
He could also translate it at no diminution in speed from its original language into English.
Common combinations with diminution
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- diminution of 27×
- the diminution 7×
- and diminution 4×
- in diminution 4×
- no diminution 3×
- diminution in 3×