Diminution and Multiplication

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Diminution noun - The amount by which something is lessened.

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Multiplication is an antonym for diminution.

Nearby Words: diminish, diminutive, diminutively

Multiplication noun - The act or process of becoming greater in number.

Usage example: there's been a steady multiplication in our attic of old video equipment since the revolution in consumer electronics

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Diminution is an antonym for multiplication.

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