diminution

/dˌɪmənˈuʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. change toward something smaller or lower
2. the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
3. the act of decreasing or reducing something

Synonyms for diminution

• decline
• decrease
• reduction
• step-down

Antonyms of diminution

• augmentation

Words that rhyme with diminution

• resolution
• execution
• constitution
• contribution
• dissolution
• institution
• lilliputian
• solution
• distribution
• convolution
• pollution
• prosecution
• restitution
• retribution
• revolution
• absolution
• attribution
• devolution
• dilution
• electrocution
• evolution
• substitution
• ablution
• counterrevolution
• destitution
• elocution
• persecution
• prostitution
• redistribution
• lucian