Definition of diminution

"diminution" in the noun sense

1. decline, diminution

change toward something smaller or lower

2. diminution

the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)

3. decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down

the act of decreasing or reducing something

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Quotations for diminution

Sin seen from the thought is a diminution or loss; seen from the conscience or will, it is a pravity or bad. [ Ralph Waldo Emerson ]

diminution in Scrabble®

The word diminution is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 13

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters diminution:

DIMINUTION
(126)
DIMINUTION
(126)
 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word diminution

DIMINUTION
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In diminution

DIMINUTION
(126)
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DIMINUTION
(84)
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NONMUD
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MINION
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MOUND
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UNDIM
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diminution in Words With Friends™

The word diminution is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters diminution:

DIMINUTION
(207)
DIMINUTION
(207)
 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word diminution

DIMINUTION
(207)
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In diminution

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(207)
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Words within the letters of diminution

2 letter words in diminution (11 words)

3 letter words in diminution (18 words)

4 letter words in diminution (13 words)

5 letter words in diminution (8 words)

6 letter words in diminution (4 words)

8 letter words in diminution (1 word)

10 letter words in diminution (1 word)

diminution + 1 blank (1 word)

diminution + 2 blanks (1 word)

Words containing the sequence diminution

Words that start with diminution (3 words)

Words with diminution in them (1 word)

Words that end with diminution (1 word)

Word Growth involving diminution

Shorter words in diminution

dim

in

on ion

mi

nu nut

Longer words containing diminution

diminutional

diminutions