Found 3 items, similar to Diminution.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: diminution pengurangan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: diminution diminution n 1: change toward something smaller or lower [syn: decline] 2: the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original) [ant: augmentation] 3: the act of decreasing or reducing something [syn: decrease, reduction, step-down] [ant: increase]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Diminution Diminution \Dim`i*nu"tion\, n. [L. diminutio, or perh. rather deminutio: cf. F. diminution. See Diminish.] 1. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation; degradation; abasement. [1913 Webster] The world's opinion or diminution of me. --Eikon Basilike. [1913 Webster] Nor thinks it diminution to be ranked In military honor next. --Philips. [1913 Webster] 3. (Law) Omission, inaccuracy, or defect in a record. [1913 Webster] 4. (Mus.) In counterpoint, the imitation of, or reply to, a subject, in notes of half the length or value of those the subject itself. Syn: Decrease; decay; abatement; reduction; deduction; decrement. [1913 Webster]