diminution vs decline

decline vs diminution

diminution and decline both are nouns.

diminution is not a verb while decline is a verb.

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

As nouns, diminution and decline are synonyms defined as:

diminution and decline: change toward something smaller or lower

diminution (noun)	decline (noun)
the act of decreasing or reducing something	a downward slope or bend
the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)	a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
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

diminution (verb)	decline (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 diminution and decline

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