deliberately-diminished
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-di-min-ished|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
intentionally reduced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deliberately-diminished' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'done consciously and intentionally,' and 'diminished,' meaning 'made smaller or less.'
Historical Evolution
'deliberately' comes from the Latin word 'deliberatus,' and 'diminished' comes from the Latin word 'diminuere.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'weighing carefully,' and 'diminished' meant 'made smaller.' The combined term retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally reduced in size, importance, or intensity.
The artist's work was deliberately-diminished to fit the gallery's theme.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 05:48