diminutions

noun

the act of decreasing or reducing something

the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)

change toward something smaller or lower

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The word diminutions breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root minu-, from Latin minuo (“lessen”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.