depletion
/dɪˈpliːʃən/
Meanings
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Noun or Verb
The act or process of using up or exhausting a resource or supply.
- "The depletion of natural resources is a major concern."
- "The depletion of water levels in the reservoir is alarming."
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Noun or Adjective
A decrease or reduction in the amount or level of something.
- "The depletion of the company's funds led to bankruptcy."
- "The depletion of the patient's strength was evident."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with depletionrepletion , depletion , relation , station
Variants
List of all variants of depletion that leads to same resultdepletable , deplete , depleted , depleter , depleters , depletes , depleting , depletion , depletions , depletive
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).depleted, depletion's
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Old French 'depleir' meaning 'to empty'.
Trivia
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Did you know that the first known use of the word 'depletion' in English was in the 14th century?
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The word 'depletion' is often used in scientific research to describe the decrease in the amount of a particular substance over time.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Resource depletion: The decrease or exhaustion of natural resources such as oil, water, or minerals.
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Population depletion: The decrease in the number of people in a particular area or population group.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'depletion' is often used as a metaphor for the loss or decrease of something valuable, such as resources, strength, or hope.
How to Memorize "depletion"
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visualize
- Imagine a resource being used up or a container being emptied to remember the meaning of depletion.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of emptiness or reduction to help remember its meaning.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic such as 'Deplete' means 'to empty' to help remember the meaning.
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