Diminution

/dɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:17 pts10 letters
Definition of Diminution

noun

  1. A lessening, decrease or reduction.

    "The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution."

  2. The act or process of making diminutive.
  3. A compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.
Anagrams of Diminution

No exact anagrams found for "diminution". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "diminution" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Diminution"

Diminution is a 10-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Diminution" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "diminution" is a medium-scoring word.