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убыва́ние — meaning in English

ubyvaniye

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English meaning

wane verb To gradually become weaker, smaller, or less intense.

Senses

убыва́ние is used for these senses in English:

wane A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.
wane The lunar phase during which the sun seems to illuminate less of the moon as its sunlit area becomes progressively smaller as visible from Earth.

wane — full definition

verb To gradually become weaker, smaller, or less intense.
verb Of the moon, to appear to shrink night by night after the full moon.
noun The phase of decline, especially as in the expression "on the wane."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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