vermindert
Translation
reduced, diminished, decreased
Examples
Er arbeitet mit verminderter Kraft.
He is working with reduced strength.
Sie kauft Waren zu einem verminderten Preis.
She buys goods at a reduced price.
Grammar Patterns
((vermindert + Noun)) reduced/diminished ~ He has reduced visual acuity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reduziert, gesenkt, geringer; Antonyms: erhöht, gesteigert
Etymology
From 'ver-' (indicating a change) and 'mindern' (to lessen), which comes from 'minder' (less).
Memory Tips
Think of 'minder' as sounding like 'minus'. So, 'ver-minder-t' can be remembered as 'made minus' or 'reduced'.