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Meaning of diminishing
The primary meaning of "diminishing" is becoming or making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity.
Etymology of diminishing
The word "diminishing" originates from the Old French word "diminuer," which is derived from the Latin word "diminuere," meaning "to make smaller"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of reducing or lessening something
Synonyms
decreasing
reducing
lessening
shrinking
dwindling
fading
waning
declining
abating
subsiding
ebbing
receding
contracting
narrowing
constricting
tightening
slackening
weakening
attenuating
mitigating
moderating
alleviating
assuaging
palliating
minimizing
curbing
checking
retarding
slowing
slackening
dropping
plummeting
nose-diving
collapsing
crumbling
disintegrating
evaporating
vaporizing
dissipating
vanishing
disappearing
Definitions
- Making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity
- * Becoming smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity
Usage Examples
- The company's profits have been diminishing over the past year due to increased competition
- * The diminishing sunlight made it difficult to read outside
- * The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions and diminishing the effects of climate change
Antonyms
increasing
growing
expanding
rising
soaring
surging
escalating
intensifying
amplifying
augmenting
boosting
enhancing
strengthening
fortifying
bolstering
invigorating
revitalizing
rejuvenating
flourishing
thriving
prospering
mushrooming
snowballing
accumulating
aggregating
amassing
piling