diminishing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb decrease in size, extent, or range
   diminish; fall; decrease; lessen.
   
   • The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
   • The cabin pressure fell dramatically
   • her weight fell to under a hundred pounds
   • his voice fell to a whisper
2. verb lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
   diminish; belittle.
   
   • don't belittle your colleagues
3. adjective satellite becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
   
   • diminishing returns
   • his diminishing respect for her

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