Looking for the meaning of the word DIMINISHED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DIMINISHED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Diminished
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈmɪnɪʃt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
made smaller or less
Short Definition:made smaller or less
Examples:- we can expect a diminished role on the world stage as other countries rise to the occasion
Definition:
denoting or containing an interval which is one semitone less than the corresponding minor or perfect interval
Short Definition:denoting or containing interval which is one semitone less than corresponding minor or perfect interval
Examples:- a diminished fifth
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