crumbling

Meanings

• verb

  The process of deteriorating or falling apart, often due to age or wear.

  - "The old walls of the castle were crumbling."
  - "The once grand mansion is now just a crumbling ruin."

• noun

  A state of decay or collapse, often metaphorically.

  - "The company's fortunes were in a state of crumbling."
  - "The relationship was on the brink of crumbling."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crumbling
tumbling , rumbling , stumbling

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Variants

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crumble , crumbled , crumbles , crumbling

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Etymology

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The word 'crumbling' comes from the Old English word 'crumbian', meaning 'to crumble, to break up into crumbs'.

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Trivia

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1. The process of crumbling is often accelerated by exposure to water or other environmental factors.

2. In geology, a crumbling rock is called a 'scree'.

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Related Concepts

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1. decay: The process of deterioration or decline over time.

2. ruin: A state of complete destruction or collapse.

3. deterioration: The process of becoming worse or less effective over time.

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Culture

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In literature, crumbling is often used to describe the decay of structures or institutions. In art, images of crumbling structures are used to convey themes of decay, impermanence, and the passage of time.

How to Memorize "crumbling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of a solid substance, such as a wall or a structure, breaking apart into smaller pieces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crumbling' with the image of an old, decaying structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crumble, Crumble, Crumble' to remember the meaning of the word.

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