A.diminution, opp. “αὔξησις, αἱ τῶν ὀστέων μ.” Hp.Mochl.24, cf. Arist.Cat.15a14, GC 320b31, Thphr.CP4.4.11, Phld.Oec.p.68 J.(pl.), Alex.Aphr.in Top. 111.4: voc. “μείωσι” Orph.H.13.7; of the moon, waning, Cleom.2.5, Placit.3.17.3, Arr.Epict.1.14.4, Gal.9.905; loss of property, etc., Vett. Val.44.14 (pl.), al.
μεί-ωσις , εως , ἡ, (μειόω)