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Litotes :: Litotes (n.) A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, a citizen of no mean city, that is, of an illustrious city..

Clear :: Clear (superl.) Without diminution; in full; net; as, clear profit..

Offset :: Offset (n.) A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or upper surface of a part built out from it; -- called also set-off..

Decrement :: Decrement (n.) The quantity lost by gradual diminution or waste; -- opposed to increment.

Micella :: Micella (n.) A theoretical aggregation of molecules constituting a structural particle of protoplasm, capable of increase or diminution without change in chemical nature..

Detumescence :: Detumescence (n.) Diminution of swelling; subsidence of anything swollen.

Defalcation :: Defalcation (n.) A lopping off; a diminution; abatement; deficit. Specifically: Reduction of a claim by deducting a counterclaim; set- off.

Astheny :: Astheny (n.) Want or loss of strength; debility; diminution of the vital forces.

Encroachment :: Encroachment (n.) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.

Abridgment :: Abridgment (n.) The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as, an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses..

Perdition :: Perdition (n.) Loss of diminution.

Decrease :: Decrease (v.) A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength..

Diminishment :: Diminishment (n.) Diminution.

Diminutival :: Diminutival (a.) Indicating diminution; diminutive.

Evacuation :: Evacuation (n.) Voidance of any matter by the natural passages of the body or by an artificial opening; defecation; also, a diminution of the fluids of an animal body by cathartics, venesection, or other means..

Diminutive :: Diminutive (a.) Expressing diminution; as, a diminutive word..

Imminution :: Imminution (n.) A lessening; diminution; decrease.

Attenuation :: Attenuation (n.) The process of weakening in intensity; diminution of virulence; as, the attenuation of virus..

Decrescent :: Decrescent (a.) Becoming less by gradual diminution; decreasing; as, a decrescent moon..

Atrophy :: Atrophy (n.) A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part.

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