imminution

noun

im·​mi·​nu·​tion

ˌiməˈn(y)üshən

plural -s

archaic

: diminution

Word History

Etymology

Latin imminution-, imminutio, from imminutus (past participle of imminuere to lessen, from in- in- entry 2 + minuere to lessen) + -ion-, -io -ion

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