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diminish
[ dih-min-ish ]
verb (used with object)
- to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
- Architecture. to give (a column) a form tapering inward from bottom to top.
- Music. to make (an interval) smaller by a chromatic half step than the corresponding perfect or minor interval.
- to detract from the authority, honor, stature, or reputation of; disparage.
verb (used without object)
- to lessen; decrease.
diminish
/ ɪˈɪɪʃ /
verb
- to make or become smaller, fewer, or less
- tr architect to cause (a column, etc) to taper
- tr music to decrease (a minor or perfect interval) by a semitone
- to belittle or be belittled; reduce in authority, status, etc; depreciate
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈԾԲ, adverb
- 徱ˈԾԳ, noun
- 徱ˈԾ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- 徱·i·· adjective
- 徱·i·Գ noun
- ԴDzd·i·Բ adjective
- d·i verb (used with object)
- pre徱·i·Գ noun
- un徱·i·· adjective
- un徱·i···ness noun
- ܲd·i·· adverb
- ܲd·i adjective
- ܲd·i·Բ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of diminish1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Since she took the helm in early March, the workforce of the Education Department has been slashed in half, nearly eliminating the research unit and sharply diminishing the civil rights division.
So the US reliance on China for trade has diminished over the past decade.
But that threat seems to have diminished for now, the funding perhaps more theoretical than real.
Such a move would make American exports more affordable to foreign markets and diminish the value of China's large reserves of US currency.
But the war has diminished the group's domestic position too.
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More About Diminish
What doesdiminish mean?
To diminish is to become smaller, fewer, or less, as in If we don’t order more, our stock of supplies will slowly diminish until we run out completely.
It can also mean to make smaller, fewer, or less, as in We need to diminish our reliance on fossil fuels. Close synonyms of these senses of diminish are reduce, decrease, and lessen.
Diminish can also be used in less literal ways. It can mean to make something seem smaller or less significant, as in The senator tried to diminish his role in the scandal. The verb downplay is used in a similar way.
To diminish a person is to reduce or take away from their stature, reputation, or authority in some way—to belittle or disparage them, as in The new tell-all book is clearly an attempt to diminish a man who is regarded as a legend in his field.
Example: My interest in sports has diminished since I was a kid—I’m only a casual fan now.
Where doesdiminish come from?
The first records of the word diminish come from the 1400s. It comes from a blend of the Anglo-French-derived term diminuen, meaning “to lessen” (from Latin verb ŧԳܱ, “to make smaller”), and the archaic word minish, which means the same thing as diminish.
A common use of diminish is in the phrase diminishing returns, which is used in the context of economics, business, and other fields to refer to a reduction in the desired result (the “return”) of some action, such as profit, productivity, or some other benefit. The law of diminishing returns is a model, developed by economist David Ricardo, stating that as more effort or money is invested into a venture, the less returns one is likely to get over time. The concept can be applied to many fields.
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What are some other forms related to diminish?
- diminished (past tense verb, adjective)
- diminishing (continuous tense verb, adjective)
- diminishment (noun)
- diminishable (adjective)
What are some synonyms for diminish?
What are some words that share a root or word element with diminish?
What are some words that often get used in discussing diminish?
How isdiminish used in real life?
Diminish can be used in all kinds of contexts, including those involving both tangible things (like supplies) and intangible ones (like quality or reputation).
Still some wind gusts this early evening, but winds will diminish later tonight. Join me at 6pm for a look ahead at what you can expect for the first work week of 2021.
— Tim Studebaker ABC6 (@TStudebakerABC6)
You have the power within yourself to make anything possible, you must diminish the doubt & ignite the self belief.
— KeepTheFaith EP Out Now (@OskidoIBelieve)
I don’t have to diminish you in order to shine. And I don’t have to render you powerless in order to be powerful.
— Be A King (@BerniceKing)
Try usingdiminish!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of diminish?
A. lessen
B . shrink
C. decrease
D. enlarge
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