Meaning of diminished in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈmɪnɪʃt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    diminished

    Definitions

    1. impaired by diminution

    Synonyms

  2. 2. (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval

    Examples

    • « a diminished fifth »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

    Examples

    • « her comments made me feel small »

    Synonyms

  4. 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

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