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/
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 continuous dripping water was weakening the wooden beam, causing the roof support to crack and bend.
The intense heat was weakening the iron bar, making it soft enough to bend under its own weight.
As the storm awakened and the ship was violently shaken, the crew fought against the weakening of their resolve.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
weak (lacking strength) + -en (verb-forming suffix meaning 'to make') + -ing (noun/participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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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