comminution Meaning, Definition & Usage

Com`mi*nu"tion noun

Definitions

1. The act of reducing to a fine powder or to small particles; pulverization; the state of being comminuted. Bentley.
2. (Surg.) Fracture (of a bone) into a number of pieces. Dunglison.
3. Gradual diminution by the removal of small particles at a time; a lessening; a wearing away.

   Natural and necessary comminution of our lives. Johnson.