diminished

adjective

made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

(of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval

(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use

impaired by diminution

Roots

minuominu- · Latin · lessen

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