subsidence
4 synonyms for subsidence, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A gradual lessening in strength or activity.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
subsiding
remittal
Etymology
Latin subsidens, subsidentis, present participle of subsidere. Equivalent to subside + -ence.
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