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Meaning of plummeting
The primary meaning of "plummeting" is to fall or drop sharply and suddenly.
Etymology of plummeting
The word "plummeting" comes from the noun "plummet", which refers to a heavy weight attached to a line, used for measuring the depth of water or for making something sink.
The verb "plummet" originated in the 15th century, and the present participle "plummeting" is derived from it, used to describe the act of falling or dropping sharply.
Synonyms
plummeting
falling
dropping
sinking
declining
plunging
tumbling
crashing
collapsing
sinking
nosediving
Freefalling
diving
stooping
slumping
dwindling
waning
diminishing
decreasing
reducing
shrinking
contracting
deteriorating
worsening
depreciating
devaluing
losing
slipping
sliding
careening
Definitions
- To fall or drop sharply and suddenly, typically because of a loss of support or a sudden reduction in value or amount.
- * To decrease or decline sharply and suddenly, often in a dramatic or alarming way.
Usage Examples
- The stock market is plummeting due to the economic crisis.
- * The company's profits are plummeting as a result of increased competition.
- * The temperature is plummeting, and it's getting very cold outside.
Antonyms
rising
increasing
growing
expanding
improving
enhancing
upgrading
elevating
soaring
climbing
ascending
surging
booming
thriving
flourishing
prospering
advancing
progressing
gaining
recovering
rebounding
reviving