noun Uncommon

depletion

dih-PLEE-shuhn

Depletion (noun) means the gradual reduction or using up of a resource or supply. Example: “Ozone depletion was one of the major environmental concerns of the 1980s.”

noun

The gradual reduction or using up of a resource or supply.

"Ozone depletion was one of the major environmental concerns of the 1980s."

"Years of overfishing led to the depletion of local cod populations."

How to use depletion

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of something being used up or reduced over time.

Common pairings

ozone depletion resource depletion rapid depletion

Word forms

depletions plural

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Etymology

From Latin depletio, related to depleo ("to empty out").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for depletion

region ablation allusion emulsion ideation novation abortion abrasion diffusion elocution extension oxidation

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Frequently asked questions

What does “depletion” mean?

The word “depletion” means the gradual reduction or using up of a resource or supply. In plain terms, the process of something being used up or reduced over time.

How do you pronounce “depletion”?

“Depletion” is pronounced dih-PLEE-shuhn (/dɪˈpliːʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “depletion” in a sentence?

Here is “depletion” used in a sentence: “Ozone depletion was one of the major environmental concerns of the 1980s.”

What part of speech is “depletion”?

“Depletion” is a noun.

Where does the word “depletion” come from?

The word “depletion” comes from Latin. From Latin depletio, related to depleo ("to empty out").

Is “depletion” a common word?

“Depletion” is an uncommon word in modern English.