n. (mathematics) A structural principle of mathematical logic that states that the hypotheses of any derived fact may be freely extended with additional assumptions
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adj. moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker
n. the act of reducing the strength of something
n. becoming weaker
adj. causing debilitation
Word Usage
"Qashqavi accused everyone working at the BBC, the Voice of America, and CNN are pursuing what he called the weakening of Iran's unity and seeking the disintegration of the country all because he said of ties to Israel and Zionism."