01 n. The act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less; state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or degree; -- opposed to aug…
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The act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less; state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or degree; -- opposed to augmentation or increase.
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The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation; degradation; abasement.“The world's opinion or diminution of me.” — Eikon Basilike.“Nor thinks it diminution to be ranked In military honor next.” — Philips.
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Omission, inaccuracy, or defect in a record.(Law)
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In counterpoint, the imitation of, or reply to, a subject, in notes of half the length or value of those the subject itself.(Mus.)