Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - diminution
Diminution
diminution
ˌdɪmɪˈnju:ʃən n. 1 a theact or an instance of diminishing. b the amount by whichsomething diminishes. 2 Mus. the repetition of a passage in notes shorter thanthose originally used. [ME f. OF f. L diminutio onis (as DIMINISH)]