diminished in Dogri डोगरी
diminished in English
- diminished⇄diminished, adjective.
1. made smaller; lessened.
2. degraded; belittled.
Ex. The hero had a diminished reputation when people found out he was mean.
3. (Music.) (of an interval) smaller by a half step than the corresponding perf
diminished in Marathi मराठी
diminished in Telugu తెలుగు
diminished
Part of Speech
Adjective, Verb (past tense of "diminish")
Pronunciation
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
Definitions
- Reduced in size, importance, or intensity.
- (Music) Referring to an interval that is one semitone smaller than a perfect or minor interval.
Usage Examples
- "His confidence diminished after repeated failures."
- "The value of the stock has diminished significantly."
- "A diminished chord is commonly used in jazz music."
Etymology
From Middle English diminishen, derived from Old French diminuer, from Latin diminuere ("to lessen, make smaller").
Synonyms
- Reduced
- Decreased
- Weakened
- Lessened
- Declined
Antonyms
- Increased
- Expanded
- Augmented
- Enhanced
- Amplified
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | diminué | /di.mi.nɥe/ |
| Spanish | disminuido | /diz.mi.nuˈi.ðo/ |
| German | vermindert | /fɛɐ̯ˈmɪn.dɐt/ |
| Hindi | घटित (Ghatit) | /ɡʱə.ʈɪt/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 减少的 (jiǎnshǎo de) | /tɕiɛn.ʂaʊ də/ |
| Japanese | 減少した (Genshō shita) | /ɡeɴ.ɕoː ɕi.ta/ |
| Russian | уменьшенный | /uˈmʲenʲʂɪnːɨj/ |
| Portuguese | diminuído | /dʒi.mi.nuˈi.du/ |
| Arabic | مُنقَص (munqasa) | /mun.qa.sˤa/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American English: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
British English: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
Historical Usage
The word 'diminished' has been used since the 14th century, appearing in literary, economic, and musical contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In music, a "diminished" chord has a distinct tension, often resolving to a more stable sound. In general conversation, "diminished" can imply a decline in power or importance.
More Information
Psychology: Diminished self-esteem is a common symptom of prolonged stress.
Law: In legal terms, diminished responsibility refers to a condition that affects a person's culpability.
Finance: Assets may have a diminished value due to inflation or economic downturns.