Definition of the word diminution

Pronunciation of vocabulary diminution

diminutionnoun

giảm bớt

/ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃn//ˌdɪmɪˈnuːʃn/

Origin of the word diminution

The word "diminution" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "diminutio" means "lessening" or "reduction", and it is a combination of "diminuere", which means "to lessen" or "to reduce", and the suffix "-tio", which forms a noun indicating an action or a state. The word "diminution" first appeared in English in the 15th century, derived from the Latin "diminutio". Initially, it referred to a decrease or reduction in size, amount, or intensity. Over time, its meaning broadened to encompass a variety of contexts, including a decrease in sound or light, a diminishment of quality, or a reduction in complexity. Despite its complex etymology, "diminution" is a common and versatile word in modern English.

Vocabulary summary diminution

typenoun

meaningreduction, reduction, reduction

meaningamount reduced

typeDefault

meaningreduce, shorten; subtraction; minuend

Example of vocabulary diminutionnamespace

meaning

the act of reducing something or of being reduced

hành động giảm bớt một cái gì đó hoặc bị giảm bớt

  • the diminution of political power

    sự suy giảm quyền lực chính trị

  • The once-grand mansion had suffered a diminution in size and grandeur over the years due to neglect and a lack of maintenance.

    Ngôi biệt thự từng nguy nga tráng lệ này đã bị thu hẹp về diện tích và vẻ đẹp theo thời gian do bị bỏ bê và thiếu bảo trì.

  • The diminution in resources caused by the recession forced the company to downsize and shed staff.

    Sự suy giảm nguồn lực do suy thoái kinh tế buộc công ty phải thu hẹp quy mô và cắt giảm nhân viên.

  • The senior staff's refusal to reduce their salaries led to a diminution in profits for the business.

    Việc các nhân viên cấp cao từ chối giảm lương đã dẫn đến lợi nhuận của doanh nghiệp giảm sút.

  • The windy conditions were accompanied by a diminution in visibility that made it difficult for pilots to fly.

    Điều kiện gió mạnh đi kèm với tầm nhìn giảm khiến phi công khó điều khiển máy bay.

meaning

a reduction; an amount reduced

sự giảm bớt; một số tiền giảm

  • a diminution in population growth

    sự suy giảm tăng trưởng dân số

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary diminution

Idioms of vocabulary diminution

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.

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