1. A reduced or weakened result or impact of something; a lessening in the strength, intensity, or effectiveness of an action or substance
The medication showed a diminished effect after prolonged use.
O medicamento mostrou um efeito reduzido após uso prolongado.
2. In music, a musical interval reduced by a semitone from the perfect or minor interval
The diminished effect creates a tense, unsettling sound in the composition.
O intervalo diminuto cria um som tenso e inquietante na composição.