dwindling
Meanings
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Adjective
Gradually decreasing in size, quantity, or importance.
- "The number of attendees at the conference dwindled due to the sudden rainstorm."
- "The once-mighty empire dwindled into obscurity."
- "The sound of the ocean waves dwindled to a whisper."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dwindlingmumbling , stumbling , umbling , grumbling
Variants
List of all variants of dwindling that leads to same resultdwindle , dwindled , dwindles , dwindling
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).The past tense and past participle of 'dwindle' is 'dwindled'., Comparative form: 'dwindles' or 'dwindles more'., Superlative form: 'dwindles least' or 'dwindles the least'.
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to become thin or small', from Old English 'dwindan'.
Trivia
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The term 'dwindling' was first used in Old English around the 12th century.
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In mathematics, a dwindling sequence is a sequence where each term is smaller than the previous term.
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The word 'dwindling' shares the same root as the word 'twind' (to twist), which is an old English term for 'to turn'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Decay: The process of deterioration or decline over time.
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Decline: A gradual reduction or decrease in size, amount, or quality.
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.The term 'dwindling' has been used in various forms of literature and art to depict the passing of time, decline, or decay.
How to Memorize "dwindling"
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visualize
- Visualize a graph showing a gradual decrease in a quantity or size over time.
- Imagine a river slowly shrinking as it flows towards the sea.
- Think of a tree losing its leaves one by one during autumn. -
associate
- Associate the word 'dwindling' with a shrinking object or situation.
- Connect it to the concept of aging or decay.
- Remember it as a gradual reduction in size or importance. -
mnemonics
- Create a sentence: 'Dwindling down the street, the once-grand mansion now appears quite small.'
- Use the acronym DWINDLE: Decrease, Wane, Inch, Narrow, Lessen, End.
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