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waning in Latin

waning in Latin is decrescens, senescens — waning means becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.

waning in Latin

decrescens
adj
Of the lunar phase: as it shrinks when viewed from the Earth.
senescens
adj
Of the lunar phase: as it shrinks when viewed from the Earth.

What does "waning" mean?

  1. adj Becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.
    "The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight."
  2. adj Of the moon, shrinking in visible size after a full moon.
    "A waning crescent hung low over the hills."
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waning in a sentence

  • The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight.
  • A waning crescent hung low over the hills.

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What is "waning" in Latin?

"waning" in Latin is decrescens, senescens. waning means: Becoming gradually weaker, smaller, or less influential.

How do you use "waning" in a sentence?

Example: "The senator spent his waning years out of the political spotlight." In Latin, "waning" is decrescens, senescens.

Are there other ways to say "waning" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "waning": decrescens, senescens.

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