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Dim vs Diminution - What's the difference?

dim | diminution |

As nouns the difference between dim and diminution

is that dim is dimness while diminution is a lessening, decrease or reduction.

As an adjective dim

is not bright or colorful.

As an adverb dim

is dimly, indistinctly.

As a verb dim

is to make something less bright.

dim

Translingual

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    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