weakening

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (someone or something) less strong, effective, or able to resist; diminish the strength or force of.

  - "The storm had weakened before it reached the shore."
  - "His arguments were weakened by the contradictory evidence."

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Variants

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weaken , weakened , weakener , weakeners , weakening , weakens

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Forms

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Weakenings, Weakens, Weakening's

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Etymology

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Old English wæcian, from wæcan to wake, weaken, from wegan to move, go, from weorcan to become, come to be; akin to werkan to work.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'weakening' is also used in physics to describe the reduction in the intensity of a wave or signal.

2. In the medical field, 'weakening' can refer to the loss of muscle strength due to illness or aging.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deterioration: The process of becoming worse or less effective over time.

2. Decline: A gradual reduction in strength, power, or influence.

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Culture

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In literature, 'weakening' is often used to describe the emotional or physical decline of a character. In art, it can represent the deterioration of a structure or the fragility of an object. In music, a 'weakening' chord progression can create a sense of resolution or sadness.

How to Memorize "weakening"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plant that is wilting and losing its strength, or a person who is becoming frail and less able to move.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'weakening' with the feeling of helplessness or vulnerability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym W-E-A-K-E-N-I-N-G: W-eakens Effectiveness, A-bility, K-indness, E-ndurance, N-ecessity, I-mpact, G-rowth.

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