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diminution

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/ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ · di-min-u-tion

The action or process of reducing or lessening something.

Meanings

nounformal

The action or process of reducing or lessening something.

کسی چیز کو کم کرنے یا گھٹانے کا عمل یا عمل

کمی

kami

Synonyms

reductionlesseningdecreaseکمیکاهشکٹاؤ

Antonyms

increasegrowthaugmentationزيادةبڑھوتریتوسیع

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.

Easily Confused With

diminish:Diminish is a verb meaning to make or become less, whereas diminution is a noun referring to the act of reducing.

Word Family

diminish
verbکم ہونا
diminished
adjectiveکم

See Also

💡 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.