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diminution

noun

ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

Meaning

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something

There has been a diminution in air pollution.

The report showed a steady diminution of resources over the last decade.

reduction, decline, contraction, decrease, lessening, weakening

Entry 1

reduction, decline, contraction

Entry 2

reduction, decrease, decline, lessening, weakening

expansion, growth, escalation, increase

Entry 1

expansion, growth, escalation

Entry 2

increase, growth, expansion

diminution of power, diminution of resources, diminution of importance

Fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere.

the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients

A substance or device that produces light.

The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.

A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.

A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.