WorldJuly 31, 2026
diminution
dim-ih-NYOO-shun
Definition
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'diminutio', meaning a taking away or lessening, which comes from the verb 'diminuere'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the 14th century.
In the news
The word refers to a legal ruling that stops the erosion or decrease of human rights protections. It highlights the concern that established rights are being weakened or lessened over time.
Ireland ‘not immune’ from rights pressures
Read the full article ↗The Law Society of Ireland