diminution
- n change toward something smaller or lower
- n the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
- n the act of decreasing or reducing something
dimity
- n a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains
dimmer
- n a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination
- s lacking in light; not bright or harsh
- s lacking clarity or distinctness
- a made dim or less bright
- s offering little or no hope
- s slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity