diminished

dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃt
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Translation of diminished into German

Adjective

1.

lessened

reduced in size, extent, or importance
  • His role in the project was significantly diminished..Seine Rolle im Projekt wurde erheblich verringert
2.

music

TECH.
smaller by one semitone than the usual musical interval
TECH.
  • The diminished chord added tension to the piece.Der verminderte Akkord fügte dem Stück Spannung hinzu.
3.

importance

Rare
made to seem less important or valuable
Rare
  • His diminished role in the company was noticeable.Seine verringerte Rolle im Unternehmen war auffällig.
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Expressions with diminished: examples in English and translations in German

Wertminderung
The antique's diminished value affected its sale price.
verminderte Schuldfähigkeit
He pleaded diminished responsibility due to his mental health issues..
verminderter Septakkord
The diminished seventh chord creates tension in the music.
verminderte Quinte
The composer used a diminished fifth to create tension.
verminderter Septakkord
verminderter Septimenakkord
The diminished seventh chord creates tension in the song.

Synonyms and analogies of diminished in English

Examples of diminished in a sentence

  • Her influence in the company has diminished over the years.
  • The diminished fifth sounded eerie in the melody.
  • He played a diminished seventh on the piano.
  • The diminished importance of the event was evident.
  • Her diminished influence was clear to everyone.
diminish
dɪˈmɪnɪʃ
Verb

size change

become less, or cause this to happen
  • The medicine diminished his pain.Das Medikament verminderte seine Schmerzen.

Translations of "diminished" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
vermindertadj.

Their ability to cooperate was woefully diminished after the argument.

Ihre Fähigkeit zur Zusammenarbeit war kläglich vermindert nach dem Streit.

verringertadj.

The risk is diminished by taking the medication with food.

Die Gefahr wird verringert, das Medikament mit dem Essen nehmend.

reduziertadj.

Managed incorrectly, the benefits from planned improvements can be delayed or diminished.

Der Nutzen der geplanten Verbesserungen kann bei fehlerhafter Umsetzung verzögert oder reduziert werden.

abgenommenpp.

With time, my fear of public speaking has diminished considerably.

Mit der Zeit hat meine Angst vor öffentlichem Sprechen deutlich abgenommen.

gemindertadj.

Other test specimens are in no way affected or even diminished.

Andere Prüflinge werden hingegen in keiner Weise beeinflusst oder gar gemindert.

nachgelassenpp.

Her passion for lifelong learning never diminished, even after retirement.

Ihre Leidenschaft für das lebenslange Lernen hat auch nach der Pensionierung nie nachgelassen.

zurückgegangenpp.

The need for the substantive provisions has grown rather than diminished.

Der Bedarf an inhaltlichen Bestimmungen ist eher gewachsen als zurückgegangen.

geschmälertadj.

And it would be diminished if there was more than one.

Und sie würde geschmälert, gebe es mehr als einen.

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diminished: Examples and translations in context

After seeing the doctor, her worries about wetting diminished.

Nach dem Arztbesuch verminderten sich ihre Sorgen über das Einnässen.

Experts debated whether diminished responsibility applied in this particular case.

Experten debattierten, ob in diesem speziellen Fall verminderte Schuldfähigkeit vorlag.

His attorney presented evidence of diminished responsibility during the trial.

Sein Anwalt legte während des Prozesses Beweise für verminderte Schuldfähigkeit vor.

The risk for an allergy is greatly diminished with these products.

Die Gefahr für eine Allergie sei bei diesen Produkten sehr vermindert.

Here's another small tip on determining diminished and augmented intervals.

Noch ein kleiner Tipp zur Bestimmung von verminderten und übermäßigen Intervallen.

Prolonged use results in diminished duration of anesthesia and retarded healing.

Verlängerter Gebrauch ergibt verminderte Dauer der Anästhesie und des verzögerten Heilens.

In this case, the jury considered the claim of diminished responsibility carefully.

In diesem Fall prüfte die Jury den Anspruch auf verminderte Schuldfähigkeit sorgfältig.

Europe's problems have not diminished either - on the contrary.

Auch die Probleme Europas haben sich ja nicht vermindert, im Gegenteil.

See also:

diminished valuediminished seventhdiminished responsibilitydiminished fifthdiminished seventh chord
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