| 单词 | diminish |
| 释义 | Word Frequency diminish(dɪˈmɪnɪʃ) verb 1. to make or become smaller, fewer, or less 2. (transitive) architecture to cause (a column, etc) to taper 3. (transitive) music to decrease (a minor or perfect interval) by a semitone 4. to belittle or be belittled; reduce in authority, status, etc; depreciate Derived forms diminishable (diˈminishable) adjective diminishment (diˈminishment) noun Word origin C15: blend of diminuen to lessen (from Latin dēminuere to make smaller, from minuere to reduce) + archaic minish to lessen |
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