What does Diminished Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Adjective
  • (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval
  • (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use
  • made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
  • impaired by diminution

Examples

  • "a diminished fifth"
  • "partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm"
  • "her comments made me feel small"

Part of Speech

Adjective