diminution

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diminution
- IPA[ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃn]
英式
- n.
  
  a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something；the shortening of the time values of notes in a melodic part.
- noun: diminution, plural noun: diminutions
- 釋義
n.
名詞
1. a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something a permanent diminution in value the disease shows no signs of diminution 同義詞 curtailment, curtailing, cutting back, cutback, cut, ... 更多attenuation, reduction, lessening, lowering, decrease, contraction, constriction, restriction, limitation, limiting, curbing, weakening, undermining, sapping, decline, decrease, reduction, dwindling, shrinking, fading, failing, weakening, slackening, ebb, receding, wane, falling off, loss, erosion, depletion, impoverishment反義詞 increase, expansion, increase, growth
▪ the shortening of the time values of notes in a melodic part.
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diminution
IPA[ˌdiməˈno͞oSH(ə)n]
美式
n.
a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something: a permanent diminution in value the disease shows no signs of diminution
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