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    [Noun]  | "dim*i*nu*tion" | \ ˌdi-mə-ˈnü-shən \


    1: the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-French diminutiun, from Medieval Latin diminution-, diminutio, alteration of Latin deminution-, deminutio, from deminuere "to lessen" {mat|diminish|};

    [Noun]  | "diminution" 


    1: the amount by which something is lessened;


      * e.g., " ... a diminution of 60 percent over the course of the month "





     [ "diminution" ]

    1: The act or process of becoming less

      * e.g.,  ... diminution of consciousness 

     [ "Diminutive convention" ]

    1: When you can't be bothered to name your variable meaningfully so you u use the first thing that comes to your mind. Usually diminutive. This convention is not yet widely acknowledged

      * e.g.,  ... A: Hey, why is your instance of java Calendar called "smallCalendar" 

     [ "Diminutive" ]

    1: a charge of the same form as an ordinary but of lesser size or width.

      * e.g.,  ... "The diminutive castle was a charming replica of the original, with all of the intricate details and architectural elements scaled down in size." 

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