dimming

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making an area or light source less bright or dull.

• A gradual decrease in light or brightness.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dimming
brightening , lightening , shining

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Variants

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dim , dimmed , dimming , dims

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Forms

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dimmer, dimming down, dimly

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Etymology

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The term 'dimming' is derived from the Old English word 'diman' which means 'to make dark' or 'to make dull'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dimming' is also used in astronomy to describe the gradual fading of a star's brightness.

2. In some cultures, a dimming of the lights or candles is used as a symbol of mourning or remembrance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fade: Both 'dimming' and 'fading' refer to a decrease in brightness, but 'dimming' specifically refers to making an area or light source less bright, while 'fading' can refer to a gradual disappearance or loss of something.

2. Dimmable light: A light fixture or bulb that can be dimmed to adjust the brightness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dimming' is often used to describe the setting of a scene, particularly in relation to the natural world. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the witches describe the coming of night as 'the dimmed moon with thick and pallid beams' (Act 1, Scene 1).

How to Memorize "dimming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb gradually getting dimmer as the power is turned down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dimming' with the idea of darkness or dullness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rule: 'D' is for dimming, and it makes things darker in the room.

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