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Webster 1913 Edition


Minoration

Miˊnor-a′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
minoratio
: cf. F.
minoration
.]
A diminution.
[R.]
Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1828 Edition


Minoration

MINORA'TION

,
Noun.
A lessening; diminution.

Definition 2024


minoration

minoration

English

Noun

minoration (plural minorations)

  1. (obsolete) Reduction; lessening.
    • 1646, Thomas Browne, Pseudodoxia Epidemica, I.2:
      we now do hope the mercies of God will consider our degenerated integrities unto some minoration of our offences [...].
  2. (mathematics) Minorization.

French

Noun

minoration f (plural minorations)

  1. minoration