Diminution

Pronunciation: /dɪˌmɪˈnjuʃən/

Definitions of diminution

noun a reduction or decrease in size, extent, or importance

Example Sentences

A1 The diminution of the sun's light made it difficult to see.

A2 The diminution of his income forced him to cut back on expenses.

B1 The diminution of resources in the area led to increased competition for basic necessities.

B2 The company experienced a diminution in profits due to changes in market demand.

C1 The artist's use of color gradients created a sense of diminution in the painting.

C2 The lawyer argued that the diminution of the defendant's rights violated constitutional principles.

Examples of diminution in a Sentence

formal The company experienced a diminution in profits due to the economic downturn.

informal There was a decrease in profits for the company because of the bad economy.

slang The company took a hit in profits because of the rough economic situation.

figurative The profits of the company shrunk like a deflating balloon in the tough economic climate.

Grammatical Forms of diminution

• past tense: diminished
• plural: diminutions
• comparative: more diminutive
• superlative: most diminutive
• present tense: diminish
• future tense: will diminish
• perfect tense: have diminished
• continuous tense: is diminishing
• singular: diminution
• positive degree: diminution
• infinitive: to diminish
• gerund: diminishing
• participle: diminishing

Origin and Evolution of diminution

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'diminution' originated from the Latin word 'diminutio', which means a reduction or decrease.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'diminution' has retained its original meaning of reduction or decrease, but has also come to be used in a more general sense to refer to any act of making something smaller or less significant.