Definition of diminished Diminished

/dɪmɪˈnɪʃt/ - [diminisht] - di•min•ished

We found 8 definitions of diminished from 4 different sources.

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What does diminished mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

diminished - (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval; "a diminished fifth"
  decreased, reduced made less in size or amount or degree
diminished - impaired by diminution
  lessened, vitiated, weakened
diminished - (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use; "partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm"
  atrophied, wasted
diminished - made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth); "her comments made me feel small"
  belittled, small
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  • diminished (imp. & p. p.)
    of Diminish

Part of speech

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  • diminished, verb, past participle of diminish (infinitive).
  • diminished, verb, past simple of diminish (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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diminished in sign language
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