English / word

diminution

noun C1

MEANING IN ENGLISH

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.

In context

There was a noticeable diminution in the sound of traffic.

There has been a diminution in air pollution.

Synonyms

reduction,decrease,lessening

Antonyms

increase,expansion,growth

Collocations

diminution of power,diminution in value,marked diminution