diminuendo

adverb or adjective

di·​min·​u·​en·​do də-ˌmin-yə-ˈwen-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce diminuendo (audio)
-yü-ˈen-,
 also  -ˌmi-nə-ˈwen-
diminuendo noun

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, diminishing, from Late Latin diminuendum, gerund of diminuere

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diminuendo was in 1775

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Cite this Entry

“Diminuendo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diminuendo. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

diminuendo

adverb or adjective
di·​min·​u·​en·​do də-ˌmin-(y)ə-ˈwen-dō How to pronounce diminuendo (audio)
diminuendo noun
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