dwindling — gradually becoming smaller, fewer, or less; decreasing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: gradually becoming smaller, fewer, or less; decreasing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 점점 줄어드는, 감소하는
Korean pronunciation: **드윈**들링
Example Sentences
- His dwindling hairline made him consider buying a hat collection.
- The dwindling attendance at the meeting suggested pizza wasn't a strong enough incentive.
- Climate change is causing dwindling water supplies in many regions.
dwindling
ADJECTIVE//ˈdwɪndlɪŋ//
gradually becoming smaller, fewer, or less; decreasing
The forest's dwindling trees vanish one by one as loggers advance each year.
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Origin
16세기 스코틀랜드에서 시작된 단어로, '시들다, 쇠약해지다'를 의미하는 중세 영어 'dwinen'에서 유래했습니다. 시간이 흘러 '점점 줄어들다'는 현재의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“His dwindling hairline made him consider buying a hat collection.”
“The dwindling attendance at the meeting suggested pizza wasn't a strong enough incentive.”
“Climate change is causing dwindling water supplies in many regions.”
“The company's dwindling market share prompted a major restructuring.”
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