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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe process of something being used up or reduced over time.
Common pairings
ozone depletion
resource depletion
rapid depletion
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Word forms
- Plural
- depletions
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Etymology
From Latin depletio, related to depleo ("to empty out").
Rhymes for depletion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
