diminution

• Nom désignant une action, un processus ou le résultat d'une réduction, d'une diminution ou d'un abaissement de la taille, de la quantité ou de l'importance.

A noun referring to the act, process, or result of making or becoming smaller, less, or reduced in size, amount, or importance.

1. Reduction or decreaseC1formal

   The act or process of becoming smaller, less, or less important.

   diminution (réduction, décroissance)

   • The diminution of the forest area is a serious environmental concern.
   • There has been a gradual diminution in the company's profits.
   • The diminution of his influence was evident after the scandal.

   Synonymesabatementcontractioncurtailmentcutbackdeclinedecreasedwindlinglesseningreductionshrinking

   Antonymesaugmentationenlargementexpansiongrowthincrease