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Meaning of diminished in English
Pronunciation
/dəˈmɪnɪʃt/
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Classifying Adjective
diminished
Definitions
1.
impaired by diminution
Synonyms
impaired
2.
(of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval
Examples
« a diminished fifth »
Synonyms
decreased
reduced
3.
made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
Examples
« her comments made me feel small »
Synonyms
decreased
reduced
Qualitative Adjective
diminished
Definitions
1.
(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use
Examples
« partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm »
Antonyms
hypertrophied
enlarged