denoting any minor or perfect interval reduced by a semitone
3. music
denoting a triad consisting of the root plus a minor third and a diminished fifth
4. music(postpositive)
(esp in jazz or pop music) denoting a diminished seventh chord having as its root the note specified
B diminished
diminished in American English
(dəˈmɪnɪʃt)
adjective
1.
made smaller; lessened; reduced
2. Music
lessened by a half step
said of intervals or of chords formed with such an interval
Examples of 'diminished' in a sentence
diminished
He admitted killing her but denied murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility and loss of control.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was found not guilty of murder at Guildford crown court on the ground of diminished responsibility.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Other members of the much diminished royal family rallied round and offered their support.
Jonathan Gregson BLOOD AGAINST THE SNOWS: The Tragic Story of Nepal's Royal Dynasty (2002)
I can see no good reason why we should accept our playing a diminished role on the world stage.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
All related terms of 'diminished'
diminish
When something diminishes , or when something diminishes it, it becomes reduced in size , importance , or intensity .
minish
to diminish
diminished seventh
a chord often used in an enharmonic modulation and very common in modern music, esp jazz and pop music, consisting of a diminished triad with an added diminished seventh above the root
diminished responsibility
In law, diminished responsibility is a defence which states that someone is not mentally well enough to be totally responsible for their crime .
diminished seventh chord
a chord often used in an enharmonic modulation and very common in modern music, esp jazz and pop music, consisting of a diminished triad with an added diminished seventh above the root