Meanings
The action or process of reducing or lessening something.
کسی چیز کو کم کرنے یا گھٹانے کا عمل یا عمل
کمی
kami
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- diminution in value
- diminution of rights
- diminution of resources
Example Sentences
The company faced a significant diminution in profits last year.
پچھلے سال کمپنی کو منافع میں نمایاں کمی کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Pichle saal company ko munafa mein numayan kami ka samna karna pada.
The diminution of natural resources is a major concern for future generations.
قدرتی وسائل کی کمی آئندہ نسلوں کے لئے ایک اہم تشویش ہے۔
Qudrati wasail ki kami aindah nasaloon ke liye ek ahem tashweesh hai.
There has been a noticeable diminution in public trust.
عوامی اعتماد میں قابل ذکر کمی آئی ہے۔
Awaami aitmad mein qabil-e-zikar kami aayi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'diminution' as 'diminishing' something, like a shrinking balloon.
Imagine a balloon slowly losing air and getting smaller.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "diminutio" — a lessening or reduction
First known use: 14th century
The term 'diminution' has evolved from the Latin 'diminutio', which combines 'de-' meaning 'down' and 'minuere' meaning 'to lessen'. It has been adopted into English since the late 14th century.