taantuminen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- attrition noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
- decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
- recession noun A period of reduced economic activity, typically marked by falling output and rising unemployment.
- regression noun A return to an earlier, usually less developed or less desirable, state.
- retrogression noun A deterioration or decline to a previous state.
- throwback noun Something or someone that recalls or resembles an earlier era or stage.
Senses
taantuminen is used for these senses in English:
- attrition (linguistics) The loss of a first or second language or a portion of that language.
- decline A reduction or diminution of activity, prevalence or quantity.
- recession The act or an instance of receding or withdrawing.
- regression An action of regressing, a return to a previous state.
- retrogression A deterioration or decline to a previous state.
- throwback A reversion to an earlier stage of development.
attrition — full definition
- noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
- noun The physical wearing away of a surface by friction or grinding.
decline — full definition
- verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
- verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
- noun A gradual decrease or worsening.