diminution
UK/.dimi'nju:ʃәn/US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A reduction or decrease in size, importance, or quantity.
减少，缩小，降低。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe formal noun for the act of diminishing — 'a making less.' Note the spelling shift diminish → diminution (the -sh becomes -t-), a formal/written word.
Root minu still carries 49 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
There was a steady diminution in the bird population.