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Diminution vs Deteriration - What's the difference?

diminution | deteriration |

Deteriration is likely misspelled.


Deteriration has no English definition.

As a noun diminution

is a lessening, decrease or reduction.

diminution

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A lessening, decrease or reduction.
    • The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.
  • (music) The shortening of the notes of a melody or theme.

    • Synonyms

    * diminishment

    Related terms

    * diminish * diminuendo

    deteriration

    Not English

    Deteriration has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

    English words similar to 'deteriration':

    deterioration