diminishment
Translation
reduction, lessening, decrease
Examples
We saw a diminishment of their power.
We saw a diminishment of their power.
Grammar Patterns
diminishment ((of sth.)) the act or process of becoming less We saw a diminishment of their power.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reduction, decrease, decline; Antonyms: increase, growth, enhancement
Etymology
From the verb 'diminish' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment', indicating an action or result.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ment' often turns a verb into a noun (e.g., govern -> government). This is the noun form of 'to diminish'.