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Restriction vs Diminution - What's the difference?

restriction | diminution | Related terms |

Restriction is a related term of diminution.


As nouns the difference between restriction and diminution

is that restriction is the act of restricting, or the state of being restricted while diminution is a lessening, decrease or reduction.

restriction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
  • A regulation or limitation that restricts.

    • Derived terms

    * restriction enzyme

    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