DIMINISHING definition: 1. present participle of diminish 2. to reduce or be reduced in size or importance: . Learn more.

The meaning of DIMINISH is to make less or cause to appear less. How to use diminish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Diminish.

Define diminishing. diminishing synonyms, diminishing pronunciation, diminishing translation, English dictionary definition of diminishing. v. di·min·ished , di·min·ish·ing , di·min·ish·es v. tr. 1. a. To make …

Definition of diminish verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to become smaller, weaker, etc.; to make something become smaller, weaker, etc. synonym decrease. …

When something diminishes, or when something diminishes it, it becomes reduced in size, importance, or intensity. The threat of nuclear war has diminished. [VERB] Federalism is intended to diminish the …

The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease. The drug's side effects should diminish over time. Nothing could diminish the importance of his contributions. I don't mean to …

Definition of diminishing. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

Dec 25, 2015 · Diminishing means becoming smaller and smaller. While diminishing pain is a good thing, diminishing returns on your investment are not so welcome. Diminishing comes from the Latin …

to belittle; disparage:[~ + object] It's not fair to diminish his efforts; he's worked extremely hard. di•min•ished, adj.: the diminished supply of firewood. di•min•ish•ing, adj.: We now face the problem …

DIMINISH definition: to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce. See examples of diminish used in a sentence.