How Do You Spell DIMINISH?

Pronunciation: [dɪmˈɪnɪʃ] (IPA)

The word "diminish" is spelled with an initial "d" sound followed by the long "i" vowel sound. The IPA phonetic transcription of "diminish" is /dəˈmɪnɪʃ/. The "d" sound is created by pressing the tongue behind the top front teeth and releasing a small burst of air. The long "i" sound is created by placing the tongue behind the bottom front teeth and raising the front part of the tongue towards the hard palate. Finally, the word ends with the "sh" sound which is created by touching the tongue against the roof of the mouth and letting the air flow out.

DIMINISH Meaning and Definition

1. Diminish is a verb that describes the act of reducing or making something smaller in size, importance, or intensity. It refers to the process of decreasing the quantity, quality, or strength of something.

   When used to describe the physical size or quantity of an object, diminish implies a gradual or noticeable reduction. For example, "The water level in the lake began to diminish as the drought persisted."

   In a figurative sense, diminish refers to the act of making something or someone seem less significant, valuable, or influential. It involves undermining or belittling their importance or impact. For instance, "His constant criticism began to diminish her self-confidence."

   Diminish can also be used to describe the process of making a sound, light, or power become less intense or fade away. It suggests a decrease in volume, brightness, or strength. For instance, "The music gradually diminished as the band finished their final song."

   Furthermore, diminish can describe the act of reducing the value, reputation, or appreciation of something over time. It implies a continuous or gradual erosion of worth or esteem. For example, "The constant scandals surrounding the company's CEO have severely diminished its stock value."

   Overall, diminish encompasses the ideas of reduction, decrease, or weakening of size, importance, intensity, quantity, value, or influence in both physical and figurative contexts.

2. To lessen; to make or become less or smaller; to impair; to appear less; to abate; to subside.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Other Common Misspellings for DIMINISH

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Etymology of DIMINISH

The word "diminish" originated from the Latin word "diminuere", which is derived from the combination of the prefix “di-,” meaning “down,” and the root word “minuere,” meaning “to make smaller, lessen, or reduce.” "Diminuere" was later adapted into Old French as "diminue", and eventually, it entered the English language as "diminish" in the 15th century. Thus, the etymology of "diminish" suggests a meaning related to making something smaller or reducing its size or importance.

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Conjugate verb Diminish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have diminished

you would have diminished

he/she/it would have diminished

we would have diminished

they would have diminished

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been diminishing

you would have been diminishing

he/she/it would have been diminishing

we would have been diminishing

they would have been diminishing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would diminish

you would diminish

he/she/it would diminish

we would diminish

they would diminish

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be diminishing

you would be diminishing

he/she/it would be diminishing

we would be diminishing

they would be diminishing

FUTURE

I will diminish

you will diminish

he/she/it will diminish

we will diminish

they will diminish

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be diminishing

you will be diminishing

he/she/it will be diminishing

we will be diminishing

they will be diminishing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have diminished

you will have diminished

he/she/it will have diminished

we will have diminished

they will have diminished

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been diminishing

you will have been diminishing

he/she/it will have been diminishing

we will have been diminishing

they will have been diminishing

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s diminish

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was diminishing

you were diminishing

he/she/it was diminishing

we were diminishing

they were diminishing

PAST PARTICIPLE

diminished

PAST PERFECT

I had diminished

you had diminished

he/she/it had diminished

we had diminished

they had diminished

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been diminishing

you had been diminishing

he/she/it had been diminishing

we had been diminishing

they had been diminishing

PRESENT

I diminish

you diminish

he/she/it diminishes

we diminish

they diminish

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am diminishing

you are diminishing

he/she/it is diminishing

we are diminishing

they are diminishing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

diminishing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have diminished

you have diminished

he/she/it has diminished

we have diminished

they have diminished

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been diminishing

you have been diminishing

he/she/it has been diminishing

we have been diminishing

they have been diminishing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it diminish

SIMPLE PAST

I diminished

you diminished

he/she/it diminished

we diminished

they diminished