weakening — The process of becoming less strong, powerful, or effective over time. A gradual reduction in strength, intensity, or influence.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The process of becoming less strong, powerful, or effective over time. A gradual reduction in strength, intensity, or influence.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 약화, 약해지는 과정
Korean pronunciation: 위-큰-닝 (강세: 위)
Example Sentences
- My resolve for dieting is weakening every time I see pizza.
- The weakening bridge made everyone nervous about crossing it.
- My phone battery is weakening faster than my motivation on Monday morning.
weakening
NOUN//ˈwiːkənɪŋ//
The process of becoming less strong, powerful, or effective over time. A gradual reduction in strength, intensity, or influence.
The process of becoming less strong, powerful, or effective over time. A gradual reduction in strength, intensity, or influence.
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The weakening throne faces its reckoning, while a new era comes beckoning!
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Origin
From Old English 'waec' meaning soft or pliant, which evolved into 'weak' meaning lacking strength. The word follows standard English word formation by adding the verb-making suffix '-en' and the noun/participle suffix '-ing'.
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“My resolve for dieting is weakening every time I see pizza.”
“The weakening bridge made everyone nervous about crossing it.”
“My phone battery is weakening faster than my motivation on Monday morning.”
“Climate change is causing a weakening of the polar ice caps.”
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