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DIMINUTION

the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease

The meaning of the word diminution is the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease.

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WordMeaning
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
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venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
delugean overflowing of the land by water
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
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benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
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