decline vs diminution

diminution vs decline

decline and diminution both are nouns.

decline is a verb but diminution is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
decline	Yes	No	Yes	No
diminution	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, decline and diminution are synonyms defined as:

decline and diminution: change toward something smaller or lower

decline (noun)	diminution (noun)
a downward slope or bend	the act of decreasing or reducing something
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current	the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
change toward something smaller or lower	change toward something smaller or lower
a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

decline (verb)	diminution (verb)
grow smaller
grow worse
show unwillingness towards
inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
go down
fall in value
not accept as true

Difference between decline and diminution

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