Augmented vs. Diminished
Difference Between Augmented and Diminished
Augmented➦
Larger by a semitone than the corresponding major or perfect interval.
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Diminished➦
To make smaller or less; reduce or lessen.
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Augmented➦
increased in number, amount or strength.
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Diminished➦
To detract from the authority, reputation, or prestige of
"Her upper-class perfection ... somehow diminished me" (Shirley Abbott).
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Augmented➦
(music) increased by a semitone.
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Diminished➦
To cause to taper.
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Augmented➦
simple past tense and past participle of augment
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Diminished➦
(Music) To reduce (a perfect or minor interval) by a semitone.
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Augmented➦
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength;
his augmented renown
a greatly augmented collection of books
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Diminished➦
To become smaller or less.
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Diminished➦
To taper.
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Diminished➦
simple past tense and past participle of diminish
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Diminished➦
lessened, reduced
The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome.
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Diminished➦
made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
She felt diminished by the report card.
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Diminished➦
(music) reduced by a semitone
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Diminished➦
impaired by diminution
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Diminished➦
(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use;
partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm
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Diminished➦
(of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval;
a diminished fifth
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Diminished➦
made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth);
her comments made me feel small
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